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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.52, 22,925.30 and 10,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.52, 22,925.30 and 10,644.20 is: 14,689.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.52 : 22,925.30 = 10,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.52/22,925.30 = 10,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.52x = 22,925.30 × 10,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.52x = 244,021,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,021,478.26/16,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,689.01

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