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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,613.46, 22,920.72 and 10,958.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,613.46, 22,920.72 and 10,958.82 is: 15,119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,613.46 : 22,920.72 = 10,958.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,613.46/22,920.72 = 10,958.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,613.46x = 22,920.72 × 10,958.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,613.46x = 251,184,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,184,044.75/16,613.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.31

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