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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.75, 22,925.99 and 10,236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.75, 22,925.99 and 10,236.98 is: 14,128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.75 : 22,925.99 = 10,236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.75/22,925.99 = 10,236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.75x = 22,925.99 × 10,236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.75x = 234,692,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,692,984.02/16,611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,128.13

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