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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.62, 22,969.21 and 10,283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.62, 22,969.21 and 10,283.94 is: 14,177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.62 : 22,969.21 = 10,283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.62/22,969.21 = 10,283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.62x = 22,969.21 × 10,283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.62x = 236,213,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,213,977.49/16,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.13

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