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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.08, 22,811.58 and 10,872.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.08, 22,811.58 and 10,872.84 is: 14,998.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.08 : 22,811.58 = 10,872.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.08/22,811.58 = 10,872.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.08x = 22,811.58 × 10,872.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.08x = 248,026,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,026,659.49/16,537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,998.21

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