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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.66, 22,975.34 and 10,678.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.66, 22,975.34 and 10,678.86 is: 14,729.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.66 : 22,975.34 = 10,678.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.66/22,975.34 = 10,678.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.66x = 22,975.34 × 10,678.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.66x = 245,350,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,350,439.31/16,656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,729.87

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