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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.09, 22,805.21 and 10,875.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.09, 22,805.21 and 10,875.65 is: 14,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.09 : 22,805.21 = 10,875.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.09/22,805.21 = 10,875.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.09x = 22,805.21 × 10,875.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.09x = 248,021,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,021,395.30/16,535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,999.70

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