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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.42, 22,983.56 and 10,691.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.42, 22,983.56 and 10,691.63 is: 14,756.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.42 : 22,983.56 = 10,691.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.42/22,983.56 = 10,691.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.42x = 22,983.56 × 10,691.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.42x = 245,731,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,731,719.60/16,652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,756.52

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