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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.20, 22,903.36 and 10,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.20, 22,903.36 and 10,932.08 is: 15,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.20 : 22,903.36 = 10,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.20/22,903.36 = 10,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.20x = 22,903.36 × 10,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.20x = 250,381,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,381,363.79/16,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,089.40

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