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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.54, 22,966.65 and 10,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.54, 22,966.65 and 10,675.02 is: 14,729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.54 : 22,966.65 = 10,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.54/22,966.65 = 10,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.54x = 22,966.65 × 10,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.54x = 245,169,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,169,448.08/16,644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,729.72

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