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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.95, 22,933.92 and 10,657.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.95, 22,933.92 and 10,657.91 is: 14,704.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.95 : 22,933.92 = 10,657.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.95/22,933.92 = 10,657.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.95x = 22,933.92 × 10,657.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.95x = 244,427,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,427,655.31/16,622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,704.23

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