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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.35, 22,996.99 and 10,694.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.35, 22,996.99 and 10,694.55 is: 14,751.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.35 : 22,996.99 = 10,694.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.35/22,996.99 = 10,694.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.35x = 22,996.99 × 10,694.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.35x = 245,942,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,942,459.40/16,672.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,751.52

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