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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.62, 22,789.92 and 10,548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.62, 22,789.92 and 10,548.26 is: 14,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.62 : 22,789.92 = 10,548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.62/22,789.92 = 10,548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.62x = 22,789.92 × 10,548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.62x = 240,394,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,394,001.54/16,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,558.20

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