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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.56, 22,787.16 and 10,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.56, 22,787.16 and 10,225.52 is: 14,111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.56 : 22,787.16 = 10,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.56/22,787.16 = 10,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.56x = 22,787.16 × 10,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.56x = 233,010,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,010,560.32/16,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,111.11

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