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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.64, 22,783.71 and 10,848.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.64, 22,783.71 and 10,848.07 is: 14,965.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.64 : 22,783.71 = 10,848.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.64/22,783.71 = 10,848.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.64x = 22,783.71 × 10,848.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.64x = 247,159,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,159,280.94/16,515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,965.17

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