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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.25, 22,915.37 and 10,992.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.25, 22,915.37 and 10,992.53 is: 15,182.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.25 : 22,915.37 = 10,992.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.25/22,915.37 = 10,992.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.25x = 22,915.37 × 10,992.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.25x = 251,897,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,897,892.19/16,591.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.57

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