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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.80, 22,959.51 and 10,892.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.80, 22,959.51 and 10,892.13 is: 15,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.80 : 22,959.51 = 10,892.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.80/22,959.51 = 10,892.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.80x = 22,959.51 × 10,892.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.80x = 250,077,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,077,967.66/16,633.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,034.33

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