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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.58, 22,150.11 and 10,752.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.58, 22,150.11 and 10,752.63 is: 14,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.58 : 22,150.11 = 10,752.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.58/22,150.11 = 10,752.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.58x = 22,150.11 × 10,752.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.58x = 238,171,883.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,171,883.53/16,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,840.68

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