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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.04, 22,996.92 and 10,997.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.04, 22,996.92 and 10,997.14 is: 15,180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.04 : 22,996.92 = 10,997.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.04/22,996.92 = 10,997.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.04x = 22,996.92 × 10,997.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.04x = 252,900,348.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,900,348.81/16,659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,180.97

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