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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.70, 22,954.52 and 10,975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.70, 22,954.52 and 10,975.26 is: 15,142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.70 : 22,954.52 = 10,975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.70/22,954.52 = 10,975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.70x = 22,954.52 × 10,975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.70x = 251,931,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,931,825.18/16,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.23

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