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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,504.36, 22,785.88 and 10,848.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,504.36, 22,785.88 and 10,848.57 is: 14,977.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,504.36 : 22,785.88 = 10,848.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,504.36/22,785.88 = 10,848.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,504.36x = 22,785.88 × 10,848.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,504.36x = 247,194,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,194,248.60/16,504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,977.51

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