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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.83, 22,888.08 and 10,918.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.83, 22,888.08 and 10,918.28 is: 15,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.83 : 22,888.08 = 10,918.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.83/22,888.08 = 10,918.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.83x = 22,888.08 × 10,918.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.83x = 249,898,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,898,466.10/16,590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.45

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