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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.49, 22,808.93 and 10,874.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.49, 22,808.93 and 10,874.45 is: 15,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.49 : 22,808.93 = 10,874.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.49/22,808.93 = 10,874.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.49x = 22,808.93 × 10,874.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.49x = 248,034,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,034,612.27/16,514.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,019.21

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