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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.74, 22,694.12 and 10,700.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.74, 22,694.12 and 10,700.66 is: 14,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.74 : 22,694.12 = 10,700.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.74/22,694.12 = 10,700.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.74x = 22,694.12 × 10,700.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.74x = 242,842,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,842,062.12/16,437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,773.45

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