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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.99, 22,778.98 and 10,543.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.99, 22,778.98 and 10,543.15 is: 14,548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.99 : 22,778.98 = 10,543.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.99/22,778.98 = 10,543.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.99x = 22,778.98 × 10,543.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.99x = 240,162,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,162,202.99/16,507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.24

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