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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,576.13, 22,858.85 and 10,605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,576.13, 22,858.85 and 10,605.62 is: 14,625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,576.13 : 22,858.85 = 10,605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,576.13/22,858.85 = 10,605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,576.13x = 22,858.85 × 10,605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,576.13x = 242,432,109.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,432,109.41/16,576.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,625.38

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