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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.77, 22,943.27 and 10,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.77, 22,943.27 and 10,958.52 is: 15,125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.77 : 22,943.27 = 10,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.77/22,943.27 = 10,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.77x = 22,943.27 × 10,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.77x = 251,424,310.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,424,310.56/16,622.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.29

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