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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.08, 22,977.12 and 10,991.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.08, 22,977.12 and 10,991.64 is: 15,164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.08 : 22,977.12 = 10,991.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.08/22,977.12 = 10,991.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.08x = 22,977.12 × 10,991.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.08x = 252,556,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,556,231.28/16,654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,164.83

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