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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.71, 22,863.43 and 10,979.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.71, 22,863.43 and 10,979.63 is: 15,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.71 : 22,863.43 = 10,979.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.71/22,863.43 = 10,979.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.71x = 22,863.43 × 10,979.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.71x = 251,032,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,032,001.93/16,569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.05

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