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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.71, 22,860.68 and 10,977.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.71, 22,860.68 and 10,977.63 is: 15,147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.71 : 22,860.68 = 10,977.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.71/22,860.68 = 10,977.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.71x = 22,860.68 × 10,977.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.71x = 250,956,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,956,031.70/16,567.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,147.30

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