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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.79, 22,891.64 and 10,294.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.79, 22,891.64 and 10,294.23 is: 14,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.79 : 22,891.64 = 10,294.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.79/22,891.64 = 10,294.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.79x = 22,891.64 × 10,294.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.79x = 235,651,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,651,755.77/16,592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.06

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