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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.77, 22,905.76 and 10,136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.77, 22,905.76 and 10,136.16 is: 13,986.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.77 : 22,905.76 = 10,136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.77/22,905.76 = 10,136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.77x = 22,905.76 × 10,136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.77x = 232,176,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,176,397.60/16,599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,986.72

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