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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,538.96, 22,829.64 and 10,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,538.96, 22,829.64 and 10,951.76 is: 15,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,538.96 : 22,829.64 = 10,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,538.96/22,829.64 = 10,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,538.96x = 22,829.64 × 10,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,538.96x = 250,024,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,024,738.17/16,538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.32

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