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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,509.98, 22,758.49 and 10,124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,509.98, 22,758.49 and 10,124.73 is: 13,956.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,509.98 : 22,758.49 = 10,124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,509.98/22,758.49 = 10,124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,509.98x = 22,758.49 × 10,124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,509.98x = 230,423,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,423,566.46/16,509.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.62

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