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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.28, 22,958.87 and 10,591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.28, 22,958.87 and 10,591.96 is: 14,614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.28 : 22,958.87 = 10,591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.28/22,958.87 = 10,591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.28x = 22,958.87 × 10,591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.28x = 243,179,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,179,432.69/16,639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.78

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