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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.38, 22,789.58 and 10,548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.38, 22,789.58 and 10,548.02 is: 14,557.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.38 : 22,789.58 = 10,548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.38/22,789.58 = 10,548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.38x = 22,789.58 × 10,548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.38x = 240,384,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,384,778.94/16,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,557.86

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