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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.36, 22,987.68 and 10,699.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.36, 22,987.68 and 10,699.10 is: 14,763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.36 : 22,987.68 = 10,699.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.36/22,987.68 = 10,699.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.36x = 22,987.68 × 10,699.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.36x = 245,947,372.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,947,372.15/16,659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,763.31

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