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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.52, 22,521.20 and 10,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.52, 22,521.20 and 10,657.60 is: 14,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.52 : 22,521.20 = 10,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.52/22,521.20 = 10,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.52x = 22,521.20 × 10,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.52x = 240,021,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,021,941.12/16,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,702.25

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