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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.08, 22,805.76 and 10,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.08, 22,805.76 and 10,240 is: 14,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.08 : 22,805.76 = 10,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.08/22,805.76 = 10,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.08x = 22,805.76 × 10,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.08x = 233,530,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,530,982.40/16,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,131.06

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