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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632.92, 22,946.82 and 10,970.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632.92, 22,946.82 and 10,970.62 is: 15,135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632.92 : 22,946.82 = 10,970.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632.92/22,946.82 = 10,970.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632.92x = 22,946.82 × 10,970.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632.92x = 251,740,842.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,740,842.43/16,632.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.10

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