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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.62, 22,967.83 and 10,282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.62, 22,967.83 and 10,282.94 is: 14,175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.62 : 22,967.83 = 10,282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.62/22,967.83 = 10,282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.62x = 22,967.83 × 10,282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.62x = 236,176,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,176,817.82/16,660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,175.75

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