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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.83, 22,889.46 and 10,919.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.83, 22,889.46 and 10,919.28 is: 15,063.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.83 : 22,889.46 = 10,919.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.83/22,889.46 = 10,919.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.83x = 22,889.46 × 10,919.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.83x = 249,936,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,936,422.79/16,591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.82

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