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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,498.16, 22,761.49 and 10,835.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,498.16, 22,761.49 and 10,835.97 is: 14,949.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,498.16 : 22,761.49 = 10,835.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,498.16/22,761.49 = 10,835.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,498.16x = 22,761.49 × 10,835.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,498.16x = 246,642,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,642,768.62/16,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,949.72

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