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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.99, 22,772.08 and 10,538.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.99, 22,772.08 and 10,538.15 is: 14,541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.99 : 22,772.08 = 10,538.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.99/22,772.08 = 10,538.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.99x = 22,772.08 × 10,538.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.99x = 239,975,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,975,594.85/16,502.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,541.34

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