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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.93, 22,993.82 and 10,375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.93, 22,993.82 and 10,375.81 is: 14,324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.93 : 22,993.82 = 10,375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.93/22,993.82 = 10,375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.93x = 22,993.82 × 10,375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.93x = 238,579,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,579,455.62/16,654.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,324.85

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