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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.44, 22,998.78 and 10,702.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.44, 22,998.78 and 10,702.65 is: 14,771.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.44 : 22,998.78 = 10,702.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.44/22,998.78 = 10,702.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.44x = 22,998.78 × 10,702.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.44x = 246,147,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,147,892.77/16,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,771.73

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