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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.21, 22,819.46 and 10,868.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.21, 22,819.46 and 10,868.48 is: 15,000.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.21 : 22,819.46 = 10,868.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.21/22,819.46 = 10,868.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.21x = 22,819.46 × 10,868.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.21x = 248,012,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,012,853.46/16,533.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,000.89

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