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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.10, 22,788.79 and 10,541.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.10, 22,788.79 and 10,541.73 is: 14,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.10 : 22,788.79 = 10,541.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.10/22,788.79 = 10,541.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.10x = 22,788.79 × 10,541.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.10x = 240,233,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,233,261.42/16,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,549.80

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