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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.72, 22,960.44 and 10,667.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.72, 22,960.44 and 10,667.22 is: 14,722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.72 : 22,960.44 = 10,667.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.72/22,960.44 = 10,667.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.72x = 22,960.44 × 10,667.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.72x = 244,924,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,924,064.78/16,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,722.78

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