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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.62, 22,933.08 and 10,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.62, 22,933.08 and 10,246.08 is: 14,136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.62 : 22,933.08 = 10,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.62/22,933.08 = 10,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.62x = 22,933.08 × 10,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.62x = 234,974,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,974,172.33/16,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,136.66

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