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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.56, 22,977.48 and 10,983.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.56, 22,977.48 and 10,983.32 is: 15,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.56 : 22,977.48 = 10,983.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.56/22,977.48 = 10,983.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.56x = 22,977.48 × 10,983.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.56x = 252,369,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,369,015.63/16,647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.52

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