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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.64, 22,907.92 and 10,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.64, 22,907.92 and 10,224.88 is: 14,111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.64 : 22,907.92 = 10,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.64/22,907.92 = 10,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.64x = 22,907.92 × 10,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.64x = 234,230,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,230,733.05/16,598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,111.44

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