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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.24, 22,992.38 and 10,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.24, 22,992.38 and 10,293.40 is: 14,203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.24 : 22,992.38 = 10,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.24/22,992.38 = 10,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.24x = 22,992.38 × 10,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.24x = 236,669,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,669,764.29/16,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.11

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