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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,482.48, 22,737.24 and 10,826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,482.48, 22,737.24 and 10,826.52 is: 14,934.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482.48 : 22,737.24 = 10,826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482.48/22,737.24 = 10,826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482.48x = 22,737.24 × 10,826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482.48x = 246,165,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,165,183.60/16,482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,934.96

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