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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.52, 22,997.16 and 10,375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.52, 22,997.16 and 10,375.44 is: 14,315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.52 : 22,997.16 = 10,375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.52/22,997.16 = 10,375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.52x = 22,997.16 × 10,375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.52x = 238,605,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,605,653.75/16,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,315.61

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