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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.98, 22,985.80 and 10,697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.98, 22,985.80 and 10,697.73 is: 14,761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.98 : 22,985.80 = 10,697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.98/22,985.80 = 10,697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.98x = 22,985.80 × 10,697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.98x = 245,895,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,895,713.82/16,657.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,761.44

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