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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.89, 22,932.45 and 10,656.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.89, 22,932.45 and 10,656.84 is: 14,702.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.89 : 22,932.45 = 10,656.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.89/22,932.45 = 10,656.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.89x = 22,932.45 × 10,656.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.89x = 244,387,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,387,450.46/16,621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,702.75

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