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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.55, 22,540.95 and 10,666.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.55, 22,540.95 and 10,666.19 is: 14,722.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.55 : 22,540.95 = 10,666.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.55/22,540.95 = 10,666.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.55x = 22,540.95 × 10,666.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.55x = 240,426,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,426,055.48/16,330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,722.47

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