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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.13, 22,879.22 and 10,608.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.13, 22,879.22 and 10,608.51 is: 14,641.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.13 : 22,879.22 = 10,608.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.13/22,879.22 = 10,608.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.13x = 22,879.22 × 10,608.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.13x = 242,714,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,714,381.12/16,577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.52

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