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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,492.98, 22,742.85 and 10,524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,492.98, 22,742.85 and 10,524.90 is: 14,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,492.98 : 22,742.85 = 10,524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,492.98/22,742.85 = 10,524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,492.98x = 22,742.85 × 10,524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,492.98x = 239,366,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,366,221.97/16,492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,513.22

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