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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.62, 22,913.10 and 10,940.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.62, 22,913.10 and 10,940.58 is: 15,103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.62 : 22,913.10 = 10,940.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.62/22,913.10 = 10,940.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.62x = 22,913.10 × 10,940.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.62x = 250,682,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,682,603.60/16,597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,103.53

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