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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.59, 22,861.51 and 10,191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.59, 22,861.51 and 10,191.13 is: 14,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.59 : 22,861.51 = 10,191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.59/22,861.51 = 10,191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.59x = 22,861.51 × 10,191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.59x = 232,984,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,984,537.77/16,562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,066.92

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