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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.24, 22,961.46 and 10,666.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.24, 22,961.46 and 10,666.73 is: 14,721.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.24 : 22,961.46 = 10,666.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.24/22,961.46 = 10,666.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.24x = 22,961.46 × 10,666.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.24x = 244,923,694.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,923,694.23/16,637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,721.41

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