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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.53, 22,919.45 and 10,940.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.53, 22,919.45 and 10,940.36 is: 15,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.53 : 22,919.45 = 10,940.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.53/22,919.45 = 10,940.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.53x = 22,919.45 × 10,940.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.53x = 250,746,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,746,864.70/16,606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.29

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