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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.05, 22,942.56 and 10,656.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.05, 22,942.56 and 10,656.71 is: 14,706.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.05 : 22,942.56 = 10,656.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.05/22,942.56 = 10,656.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.05x = 22,942.56 × 10,656.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.05x = 244,492,212.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,492,212.65/16,625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,706.26

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