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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.84, 22,779.36 and 10,538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.84, 22,779.36 and 10,538.28 is: 14,537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.84 : 22,779.36 = 10,538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.84/22,779.36 = 10,538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.84x = 22,779.36 × 10,538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.84x = 240,055,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,055,273.90/16,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,537.49

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