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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.98, 22,945.07 and 10,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.98, 22,945.07 and 10,251.02 is: 14,146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.98 : 22,945.07 = 10,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.98/22,945.07 = 10,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.98x = 22,945.07 × 10,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.98x = 235,210,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,210,205.49/16,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.30

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