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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.34, 22,789.74 and 10,546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.34, 22,789.74 and 10,546.96 is: 14,556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.34 : 22,789.74 = 10,546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.34/22,789.74 = 10,546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.34x = 22,789.74 × 10,546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.34x = 240,362,476.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,362,476.19/16,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,556.54

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