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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.45, 22,954.17 and 10,975.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.45, 22,954.17 and 10,975.01 is: 15,141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.45 : 22,954.17 = 10,975.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.45/22,954.17 = 10,975.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.45x = 22,954.17 × 10,975.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.45x = 251,922,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,922,302.68/16,637.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,141.88

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