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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.03, 22,912.77 and 10,628.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.03, 22,912.77 and 10,628.31 is: 14,663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.03 : 22,912.77 = 10,628.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.03/22,912.77 = 10,628.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.03x = 22,912.77 × 10,628.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.03x = 243,524,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,524,148.30/16,607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,663.92

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