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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.74, 22,692.74 and 10,699.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.74, 22,692.74 and 10,699.66 is: 14,772.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.74 : 22,692.74 = 10,699.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.74/22,692.74 = 10,699.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.74x = 22,692.74 × 10,699.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.74x = 242,804,602.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,804,602.47/16,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,772.07

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