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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.12, 22,966.71 and 10,975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.12, 22,966.71 and 10,975.22 is: 15,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.12 : 22,966.71 = 10,975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.12/22,966.71 = 10,975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.12x = 22,966.71 × 10,975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.12x = 252,064,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,064,694.93/16,637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.74

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