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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.50, 22,969.35 and 10,365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.50, 22,969.35 and 10,365.90 is: 14,298.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.50 : 22,969.35 = 10,365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.50/22,969.35 = 10,365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.50x = 22,969.35 × 10,365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.50x = 238,097,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,097,985.17/16,651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,298.89

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