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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.45, 22,972.41 and 10,998.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.45, 22,972.41 and 10,998.18 is: 15,153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.45 : 22,972.41 = 10,998.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.45/22,972.41 = 10,998.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.45x = 22,972.41 × 10,998.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.45x = 252,654,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,654,700.21/16,673.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.12

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