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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.52, 22,998.54 and 10,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.52, 22,998.54 and 10,376.44 is: 14,316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.52 : 22,998.54 = 10,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.52/22,998.54 = 10,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.52x = 22,998.54 × 10,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.52x = 238,642,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,642,970.40/16,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,316.99

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