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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.53, 22,285.89 and 10,761.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.53, 22,285.89 and 10,761.61 is: 14,851.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.53 : 22,285.89 = 10,761.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.53/22,285.89 = 10,761.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.53x = 22,285.89 × 10,761.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.53x = 239,832,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,832,056.68/16,148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,851.63

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