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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.70, 22,897.12 and 10,927.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.70, 22,897.12 and 10,927.58 is: 15,083.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.70 : 22,897.12 = 10,927.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.70/22,897.12 = 10,927.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.70x = 22,897.12 × 10,927.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.70x = 250,210,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,210,110.57/16,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,083.17

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