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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.67, 22,525.72 and 10,660.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.67, 22,525.72 and 10,660.61 is: 14,707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.67 : 22,525.72 = 10,660.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.67/22,525.72 = 10,660.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.67x = 22,525.72 × 10,660.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.67x = 240,137,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,137,915.89/16,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,707.42

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