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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.39, 22,939.74 and 10,572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.39, 22,939.74 and 10,572.22 is: 14,591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.39 : 22,939.74 = 10,572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.39/22,939.74 = 10,572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.39x = 22,939.74 × 10,572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.39x = 242,523,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,523,920.67/16,621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.08

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