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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.34, 22,906.84 and 10,140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.34, 22,906.84 and 10,140.74 is: 13,994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.34 : 22,906.84 = 10,140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.34/22,906.84 = 10,140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.34x = 22,906.84 × 10,140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.34x = 232,292,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,292,308.66/16,598.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,994.91

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