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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.61, 22,977.60 and 10,697.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.61, 22,977.60 and 10,697.52 is: 14,755.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.61 : 22,977.60 = 10,697.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.61/22,977.60 = 10,697.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.61x = 22,977.60 × 10,697.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.61x = 245,803,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,803,335.55/16,658.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,755.33

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