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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.95, 22,901.60 and 10,930.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.95, 22,901.60 and 10,930.83 is: 15,087.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.95 : 22,901.60 = 10,930.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.95/22,901.60 = 10,930.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.95x = 22,901.60 × 10,930.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.95x = 250,333,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,333,441.67/16,591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.64

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