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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.40, 22,996.62 and 10,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.40, 22,996.62 and 10,997.16 is: 15,178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.40 : 22,996.62 = 10,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.40/22,996.62 = 10,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.40x = 22,996.62 × 10,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.40x = 252,897,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,897,509.60/16,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,178.65

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