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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,678.61, 22,999.04 and 10,705.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,678.61, 22,999.04 and 10,705.37 is: 14,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,678.61 : 22,999.04 = 10,705.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,678.61/22,999.04 = 10,705.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,678.61x = 22,999.04 × 10,705.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,678.61x = 246,213,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,213,104.47/16,678.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,762.21

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