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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.19, 22,941.04 and 10,956.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.19, 22,941.04 and 10,956.66 is: 15,115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.19 : 22,941.04 = 10,956.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.19/22,941.04 = 10,956.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.19x = 22,941.04 × 10,956.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.19x = 251,357,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,357,175.33/16,629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,115.42

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