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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.70, 22,779.06 and 10,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.70, 22,779.06 and 10,452.66 is: 14,419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.70 : 22,779.06 = 10,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.70/22,779.06 = 10,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.70x = 22,779.06 × 10,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.70x = 238,101,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,101,831.89/16,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,419.31

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