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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.33, 22,149.76 and 10,752.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.33, 22,149.76 and 10,752.38 is: 14,840.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.33 : 22,149.76 = 10,752.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.33/22,149.76 = 10,752.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.33x = 22,149.76 × 10,752.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.33x = 238,162,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,162,636.43/16,048.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,840.34

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