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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.52, 22,592.34 and 10,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.52, 22,592.34 and 10,785.24 is: 14,889.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.52 : 22,592.34 = 10,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.52/22,592.34 = 10,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.52x = 22,592.34 × 10,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.52x = 243,663,809.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,663,809.06/16,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,889.76

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