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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.99, 22,773.47 and 10,539.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.99, 22,773.47 and 10,539.15 is: 14,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.99 : 22,773.47 = 10,539.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.99/22,773.47 = 10,539.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.99x = 22,773.47 × 10,539.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.99x = 240,012,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,012,963.65/16,503.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.72

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