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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,646.08, 22,966.08 and 10,983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,646.08, 22,966.08 and 10,983.64 is: 15,153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,646.08 : 22,966.08 = 10,983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,646.08/22,966.08 = 10,983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,646.08x = 22,966.08 × 10,983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,646.08x = 252,251,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,251,154.93/16,646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.79

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