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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.67, 22,780.38 and 10,546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.67, 22,780.38 and 10,546.62 is: 14,550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.67 : 22,780.38 = 10,546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.67/22,780.38 = 10,546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.67x = 22,780.38 × 10,546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.67x = 240,256,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,256,011.32/16,511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,550.68

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