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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.19, 22,998.78 and 10,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.19, 22,998.78 and 10,292.02 is: 14,211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.19 : 22,998.78 = 10,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.19/22,998.78 = 10,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.19x = 22,998.78 × 10,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.19x = 236,703,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,703,903.74/16,656.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.17

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