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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.67, 22,529.86 and 10,663.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.67, 22,529.86 and 10,663.61 is: 14,711.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.67 : 22,529.86 = 10,663.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.67/22,529.86 = 10,663.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.67x = 22,529.86 × 10,663.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.67x = 240,249,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,249,640.39/16,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,711.56

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