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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.71, 22,943.19 and 10,958.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.71, 22,943.19 and 10,958.46 is: 15,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.71 : 22,943.19 = 10,958.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.71/22,943.19 = 10,958.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.71x = 22,943.19 × 10,958.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.71x = 251,421,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,421,931.44/16,622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.21

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