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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.13, 22,860.22 and 10,606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.13, 22,860.22 and 10,606.62 is: 14,626.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.13 : 22,860.22 = 10,606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.13/22,860.22 = 10,606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.13x = 22,860.22 × 10,606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.13x = 242,469,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,469,666.66/16,577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,626.76

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