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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.71, 22,924.10 and 10,648.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.71, 22,924.10 and 10,648.55 is: 14,681.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.71 : 22,924.10 = 10,648.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.71/22,924.10 = 10,648.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.71x = 22,924.10 × 10,648.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.71x = 244,108,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,108,257.19/16,626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,681.70

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