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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.78, 22,897.98 and 10,305.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.78, 22,897.98 and 10,305.14 is: 14,221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.78 : 22,897.98 = 10,305.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.78/22,897.98 = 10,305.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.78x = 22,897.98 × 10,305.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.78x = 235,966,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,966,889.62/16,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,221.06

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