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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.46, 22,914.99 and 10,646.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.46, 22,914.99 and 10,646.68 is: 14,684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.46 : 22,914.99 = 10,646.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.46/22,914.99 = 10,646.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.46x = 22,914.99 × 10,646.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.46x = 243,968,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,968,575.01/16,614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.11

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