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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.79, 22,983.24 and 10,693.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.79, 22,983.24 and 10,693.68 is: 14,753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.79 : 22,983.24 = 10,693.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.79/22,983.24 = 10,693.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.79x = 22,983.24 × 10,693.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.79x = 245,775,413.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,775,413.92/16,658.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,753.50

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