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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.84, 22,869.21 and 10,601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.84, 22,869.21 and 10,601.22 is: 14,631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.84 : 22,869.21 = 10,601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.84/22,869.21 = 10,601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.84x = 22,869.21 × 10,601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.84x = 242,441,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,441,526.44/16,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,631.49

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