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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.49, 22,925.64 and 10,236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.49, 22,925.64 and 10,236.72 is: 14,127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.49 : 22,925.64 = 10,236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.49/22,925.64 = 10,236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.49x = 22,925.64 × 10,236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.49x = 234,683,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,683,357.50/16,611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,127.77

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