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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.08, 22,149.42 and 10,752.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.08, 22,149.42 and 10,752.13 is: 14,839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.08 : 22,149.42 = 10,752.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.08/22,149.42 = 10,752.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.08x = 22,149.42 × 10,752.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.08x = 238,153,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,153,389.50/16,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,839.99

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