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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.14, 22,934.68 and 10,660.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.14, 22,934.68 and 10,660.68 is: 14,702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.14 : 22,934.68 = 10,660.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.14/22,934.68 = 10,660.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.14x = 22,934.68 × 10,660.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.14x = 244,499,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,499,257.73/16,630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,702.17

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