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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.72, 22,900.28 and 10,219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.72, 22,900.28 and 10,219.24 is: 14,105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.72 : 22,900.28 = 10,219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.72/22,900.28 = 10,219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.72x = 22,900.28 × 10,219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.72x = 234,023,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,023,457.39/16,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,105.68

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