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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.64, 22,941.47 and 10,573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.64, 22,941.47 and 10,573.47 is: 14,592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.64 : 22,941.47 = 10,573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.64/22,941.47 = 10,573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.64x = 22,941.47 × 10,573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.64x = 242,570,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,570,944.80/16,622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.81

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