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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,616.78, 22,933.59 and 10,950.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,616.78, 22,933.59 and 10,950.65 is: 15,113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,616.78 : 22,933.59 = 10,950.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,616.78/22,933.59 = 10,950.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,616.78x = 22,933.59 × 10,950.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,616.78x = 251,137,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,137,717.33/16,616.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.50

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