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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.08, 22,971.60 and 10,987.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.08, 22,971.60 and 10,987.64 is: 15,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.08 : 22,971.60 = 10,987.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.08/22,971.60 = 10,987.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.08x = 22,971.60 × 10,987.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.08x = 252,403,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,403,671.02/16,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.31

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