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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.38, 22,972.92 and 10,686.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.38, 22,972.92 and 10,686.33 is: 14,743.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.38 : 22,972.92 = 10,686.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.38/22,972.92 = 10,686.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.38x = 22,972.92 × 10,686.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.38x = 245,496,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,496,204.18/16,651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,743.29

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