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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.63, 22,959.48 and 10,676.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.63, 22,959.48 and 10,676.58 is: 14,729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.63 : 22,959.48 = 10,676.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.63/22,959.48 = 10,676.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.63x = 22,959.48 × 10,676.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.63x = 245,128,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,128,724.98/16,641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,729.85

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