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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.34, 22,992.85 and 10,691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.34, 22,992.85 and 10,691.54 is: 14,747.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.34 : 22,992.85 = 10,691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.34/22,992.85 = 10,691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.34x = 22,992.85 × 10,691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.34x = 245,828,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,828,975.49/16,669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,747.37

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