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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.13, 22,906.04 and 10,223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.13, 22,906.04 and 10,223.43 is: 14,108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.13 : 22,906.04 = 10,223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.13/22,906.04 = 10,223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.13x = 22,906.04 × 10,223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.13x = 234,178,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,178,245.40/16,598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.71

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