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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,587.79, 22,899.41 and 10,926.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,587.79, 22,899.41 and 10,926.19 is: 15,083.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,587.79 : 22,899.41 = 10,926.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,587.79/22,899.41 = 10,926.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,587.79x = 22,899.41 × 10,926.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,587.79x = 250,203,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,203,319.51/16,587.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,083.59

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