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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.95, 22,924.27 and 10,650.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.95, 22,924.27 and 10,650.91 is: 14,694.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.95 : 22,924.27 = 10,650.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.95/22,924.27 = 10,650.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.95x = 22,924.27 × 10,650.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.95x = 244,164,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,164,168.71/16,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,694.57

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