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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.62, 22,990.80 and 10,701.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.62, 22,990.80 and 10,701.36 is: 14,766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.62 : 22,990.80 = 10,701.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.62/22,990.80 = 10,701.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.62x = 22,990.80 × 10,701.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.62x = 246,032,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,032,827.49/16,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,766.44

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