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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.77, 22,810.98 and 10,868.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.77, 22,810.98 and 10,868.07 is: 14,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.77 : 22,810.98 = 10,868.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.77/22,810.98 = 10,868.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.77x = 22,810.98 × 10,868.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.77x = 247,911,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,911,453.71/16,533.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,994.25

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