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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.16, 22,991.40 and 10,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.16, 22,991.40 and 10,374.60 is: 14,306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.16 : 22,991.40 = 10,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.16/22,991.40 = 10,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.16x = 22,991.40 × 10,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.16x = 238,526,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,526,578.44/16,673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.02

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