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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,499.55, 22,763.40 and 10,837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,499.55, 22,763.40 and 10,837.36 is: 14,951.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,499.55 : 22,763.40 = 10,837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,499.55/22,763.40 = 10,837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,499.55x = 22,763.40 × 10,837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,499.55x = 246,695,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,695,148.44/16,499.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,951.63

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