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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,480.65, 22,753.76 and 10,825.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,480.65, 22,753.76 and 10,825.43 is: 14,945.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,480.65 : 22,753.76 = 10,825.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,480.65/22,753.76 = 10,825.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,480.65x = 22,753.76 × 10,825.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,480.65x = 246,319,206.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,319,206.30/16,480.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,945.97

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