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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.39, 22,408.74 and 10,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.39, 22,408.74 and 10,581 is: 14,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.39 : 22,408.74 = 10,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.39/22,408.74 = 10,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.39x = 22,408.74 × 10,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.39x = 237,106,877.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,106,877.94/16,248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.64

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