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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.58, 22,901.10 and 10,222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.58, 22,901.10 and 10,222.32 is: 14,108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.58 : 22,901.10 = 10,222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.58/22,901.10 = 10,222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.58x = 22,901.10 × 10,222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.58x = 234,102,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,102,372.55/16,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.86

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