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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.70, 22,902.63 and 10,931.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.70, 22,902.63 and 10,931.58 is: 15,088.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.70 : 22,902.63 = 10,931.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.70/22,902.63 = 10,931.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.70x = 22,902.63 × 10,931.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.70x = 250,361,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,361,932.06/16,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,088.68

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