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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.94, 22,993.67 and 10,692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.94, 22,993.67 and 10,692.14 is: 14,748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.94 : 22,993.67 = 10,692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.94/22,993.67 = 10,692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.94x = 22,993.67 × 10,692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.94x = 245,851,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,851,450.52/16,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,748.19

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