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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.86, 22,924.38 and 10,954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.86, 22,924.38 and 10,954.50 is: 15,110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.86 : 22,924.38 = 10,954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.86/22,924.38 = 10,954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.86x = 22,924.38 × 10,954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.86x = 251,125,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,125,120.71/16,618.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,110.85

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