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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.83, 22,993.12 and 10,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.83, 22,993.12 and 10,697.62 is: 14,767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.83 : 22,993.12 = 10,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.83/22,993.12 = 10,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.83x = 22,993.12 × 10,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.83x = 245,971,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,971,599.20/16,655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,767.90

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