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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.58, 22,958.19 and 10,969.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.58, 22,958.19 and 10,969.35 is: 15,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.58 : 22,958.19 = 10,969.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.58/22,958.19 = 10,969.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.58x = 22,958.19 × 10,969.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.58x = 251,836,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,836,421.48/16,633.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.24

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