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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.80, 22,916.52 and 10,319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.80, 22,916.52 and 10,319.04 is: 14,239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.80 : 22,916.52 = 10,319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.80/22,916.52 = 10,319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.80x = 22,916.52 × 10,319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.80x = 236,476,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,476,486.54/16,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.74

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