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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.79, 22,788.57 and 10,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.79, 22,788.57 and 10,849.52 is: 14,962.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.79 : 22,788.57 = 10,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.79/22,788.57 = 10,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.79x = 22,788.57 × 10,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.79x = 247,245,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,245,045.99/16,524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,962.07

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