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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.12, 22,967.14 and 10,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.12, 22,967.14 and 10,282.44 is: 14,175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.12 : 22,967.14 = 10,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.12/22,967.14 = 10,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.12x = 22,967.14 × 10,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.12x = 236,158,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,158,239.02/16,660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,175.06

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