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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.45, 22,936.91 and 10,165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.45, 22,936.91 and 10,165.33 is: 14,026.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.45 : 22,936.91 = 10,165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.45/22,936.91 = 10,165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.45x = 22,936.91 × 10,165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.45x = 233,161,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,161,227.40/16,622.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,026.89

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