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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.58, 22,530.69 and 10,883.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.58, 22,530.69 and 10,883.03 is: 15,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.58 : 22,530.69 = 10,883.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.58/22,530.69 = 10,883.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.58x = 22,530.69 × 10,883.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.58x = 245,202,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,202,062.54/16,331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.98

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