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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.91, 22,934.81 and 10,653.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.91, 22,934.81 and 10,653.95 is: 14,709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.91 : 22,934.81 = 10,653.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.91/22,934.81 = 10,653.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.91x = 22,934.81 × 10,653.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.91x = 244,346,319.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,346,319.00/16,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,709.10

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