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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.97, 22,941.90 and 10,573.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.97, 22,941.90 and 10,573.77 is: 14,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.97 : 22,941.90 = 10,573.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.97/22,941.90 = 10,573.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.97x = 22,941.90 × 10,573.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.97x = 242,582,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,582,373.96/16,622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,593.20

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