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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.28, 22,926.44 and 10,653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.28, 22,926.44 and 10,653.44 is: 14,697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.28 : 22,926.44 = 10,653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.28/22,926.44 = 10,653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.28x = 22,926.44 × 10,653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.28x = 244,245,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,245,285.05/16,618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,697.39

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