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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.94, 22,974.50 and 10,999.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.94, 22,974.50 and 10,999.68 is: 15,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.94 : 22,974.50 = 10,999.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.94/22,974.50 = 10,999.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.94x = 22,974.50 × 10,999.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.94x = 252,712,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,712,148.16/16,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.21

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