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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.95, 22,968.98 and 10,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.95, 22,968.98 and 10,995.68 is: 15,149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.95 : 22,968.98 = 10,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.95/22,968.98 = 10,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.95x = 22,968.98 × 10,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.95x = 252,559,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,559,554.01/16,670.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,149.68

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