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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.77, 22,958.46 and 10,969.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.77, 22,958.46 and 10,969.54 is: 15,140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.77 : 22,958.46 = 10,969.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.77/22,958.46 = 10,969.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.77x = 22,958.46 × 10,969.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.77x = 251,843,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,843,575.67/16,633.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.50

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