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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.99, 22,772.82 and 10,845.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.99, 22,772.82 and 10,845.47 is: 14,956.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.99 : 22,772.82 = 10,845.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.99/22,772.82 = 10,845.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.99x = 22,772.82 × 10,845.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.99x = 246,981,939.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,981,939.18/16,512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,956.83

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