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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.92, 22,537.08 and 10,668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.92, 22,537.08 and 10,668.88 is: 14,718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.92 : 22,537.08 = 10,668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.92/22,537.08 = 10,668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.92x = 22,537.08 × 10,668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.92x = 240,445,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,445,402.07/16,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,718.82

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