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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,513.55, 22,807.63 and 10,873.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,513.55, 22,807.63 and 10,873.52 is: 15,017.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,513.55 : 22,807.63 = 10,873.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,513.55/22,807.63 = 10,873.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,513.55x = 22,807.63 × 10,873.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,513.55x = 247,999,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,999,172.48/16,513.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.92

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