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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,516.37, 22,811.52 and 10,876.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,516.37, 22,811.52 and 10,876.34 is: 15,021.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,516.37 : 22,811.52 = 10,876.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,516.37/22,811.52 = 10,876.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,516.37x = 22,811.52 × 10,876.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,516.37x = 248,105,733.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,105,733.38/16,516.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.81

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