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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.34, 22,936.66 and 10,645.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.34, 22,936.66 and 10,645.63 is: 14,687.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.34 : 22,936.66 = 10,645.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.34/22,936.66 = 10,645.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.34x = 22,936.66 × 10,645.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.34x = 244,175,195.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,175,195.80/16,624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,687.81

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