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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.92, 22,982.97 and 10,685.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.92, 22,982.97 and 10,685.94 is: 14,740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.92 : 22,982.97 = 10,685.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.92/22,982.97 = 10,685.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.92x = 22,982.97 × 10,685.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.92x = 245,594,638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,594,638.44/16,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,740.76

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