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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.79, 22,785.81 and 10,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.79, 22,785.81 and 10,847.52 is: 14,959.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.79 : 22,785.81 = 10,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.79/22,785.81 = 10,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.79x = 22,785.81 × 10,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.79x = 247,169,489.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,169,489.01/16,522.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,959.31

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