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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.61, 22,848.81 and 16,257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.61, 22,848.81 and 16,257.54 is: 22,479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.61 : 22,848.81 = 16,257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.61/22,848.81 = 16,257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.61x = 22,848.81 × 16,257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.61x = 371,465,328.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,465,328.28/16,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,479.52

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