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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.12, 22,918.97 and 10,149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.12, 22,918.97 and 10,149.53 is: 14,007.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.12 : 22,918.97 = 10,149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.12/22,918.97 = 10,149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.12x = 22,918.97 × 10,149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.12x = 232,616,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,616,722.84/16,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.05

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