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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.54, 22,997.61 and 10,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.54, 22,997.61 and 10,997.64 is: 15,181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.54 : 22,997.61 = 10,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.54/22,997.61 = 10,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.54x = 22,997.61 × 10,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.54x = 252,919,435.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,919,435.64/16,659.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.66

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