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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.89, 22,924.17 and 10,650.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.89, 22,924.17 and 10,650.84 is: 14,694.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.89 : 22,924.17 = 10,650.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.89/22,924.17 = 10,650.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.89x = 22,924.17 × 10,650.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.89x = 244,161,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,161,666.80/16,615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,694.47

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