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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.76, 22,976.34 and 10,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.76, 22,976.34 and 10,982.24 is: 15,150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.76 : 22,976.34 = 10,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.76/22,976.34 = 10,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.76x = 22,976.34 × 10,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.76x = 252,331,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,331,680.20/16,654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.72

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