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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.44, 22,994.64 and 10,699.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.44, 22,994.64 and 10,699.65 is: 14,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.44 : 22,994.64 = 10,699.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.44/22,994.64 = 10,699.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.44x = 22,994.64 × 10,699.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.44x = 246,034,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,034,599.88/16,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,767.59

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