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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.87, 22,809.44 and 10,874.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.87, 22,809.44 and 10,874.83 is: 15,019.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.87 : 22,809.44 = 10,874.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.87/22,809.44 = 10,874.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.87x = 22,809.44 × 10,874.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.87x = 248,048,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,048,752.56/16,514.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,019.73

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