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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,388.76, 22,625.82 and 10,815.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,388.76, 22,625.82 and 10,815.96 is: 14,932.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388.76 : 22,625.82 = 10,815.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388.76/22,625.82 = 10,815.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388.76x = 22,625.82 × 10,815.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388.76x = 244,719,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,719,964.09/16,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,932.18

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