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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.21, 22,955.21 and 10,975.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.21, 22,955.21 and 10,975.77 is: 15,142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.21 : 22,955.21 = 10,975.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.21/22,955.21 = 10,975.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.21x = 22,955.21 × 10,975.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.21x = 251,951,105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,951,105.26/16,638.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.92

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