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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.92, 22,944.06 and 10,968.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.92, 22,944.06 and 10,968.62 is: 15,132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.92 : 22,944.06 = 10,968.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.92/22,944.06 = 10,968.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.92x = 22,944.06 × 10,968.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.92x = 251,664,560.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,664,560.68/16,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.33

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