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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.64, 22,940.09 and 10,572.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.64, 22,940.09 and 10,572.47 is: 14,591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.64 : 22,940.09 = 10,572.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.64/22,940.09 = 10,572.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.64x = 22,940.09 × 10,572.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.64x = 242,533,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,533,413.32/16,621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.42

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