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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.87, 22,966.37 and 10,974.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.87, 22,966.37 and 10,974.97 is: 15,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.87 : 22,966.37 = 10,974.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.87/22,966.37 = 10,974.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.87x = 22,966.37 × 10,974.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.87x = 252,055,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,055,221.76/16,636.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.40

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