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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.96, 22,879.26 and 10,929.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.96, 22,879.26 and 10,929.06 is: 15,071.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.96 : 22,879.26 = 10,929.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.96/22,879.26 = 10,929.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.96x = 22,879.26 × 10,929.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.96x = 250,048,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,048,805.30/16,590.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,071.39

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