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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,518.23, 22,814.08 and 10,878.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,518.23, 22,814.08 and 10,878.19 is: 15,024.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,518.23 : 22,814.08 = 10,878.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,518.23/22,814.08 = 10,878.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,518.23x = 22,814.08 × 10,878.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,518.23x = 248,176,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,176,002.20/16,518.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,024.37

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