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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.87, 22,901.76 and 10,637.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.87, 22,901.76 and 10,637.09 is: 14,670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.87 : 22,901.76 = 10,637.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.87/22,901.76 = 10,637.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.87x = 22,901.76 × 10,637.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.87x = 243,608,086.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,608,086.35/16,604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.88

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