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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.26, 22,987.96 and 10,695.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.26, 22,987.96 and 10,695.55 is: 14,745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.26 : 22,987.96 = 10,695.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.26/22,987.96 = 10,695.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.26x = 22,987.96 × 10,695.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.26x = 245,868,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,868,875.58/16,674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,745.41

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