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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.06, 22,940.82 and 10,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.06, 22,940.82 and 10,955.84 is: 15,120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.06 : 22,940.82 = 10,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.06/22,940.82 = 10,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.06x = 22,940.82 × 10,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.06x = 251,335,953.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,335,953.39/16,622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.63

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