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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.69, 22,994.71 and 10,692.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.69, 22,994.71 and 10,692.89 is: 14,749.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.69 : 22,994.71 = 10,692.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.69/22,994.71 = 10,692.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.69x = 22,994.71 × 10,692.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.69x = 245,879,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,879,762.91/16,670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,749.23

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