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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.14, 22,913.01 and 10,939.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.14, 22,913.01 and 10,939.05 is: 15,099.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.14 : 22,913.01 = 10,939.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.14/22,913.01 = 10,939.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.14x = 22,913.01 × 10,939.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.14x = 250,646,562.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,646,562.04/16,600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.06

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