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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.50, 22,746.87 and 10,112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.50, 22,746.87 and 10,112.58 is: 13,955.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.50 : 22,746.87 = 10,112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.50/22,746.87 = 10,112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.50x = 22,746.87 × 10,112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.50x = 230,029,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,029,542.62/16,483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.14

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