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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.26, 22,924.44 and 10,653.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.26, 22,924.44 and 10,653.54 is: 14,693.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.26 : 22,924.44 = 10,653.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.26/22,924.44 = 10,653.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.26x = 22,924.44 × 10,653.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.26x = 244,226,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,226,438.52/16,621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,693.62

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