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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,539.59, 22,811.43 and 10,880.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,539.59, 22,811.43 and 10,880.17 is: 15,005.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,539.59 : 22,811.43 = 10,880.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,539.59/22,811.43 = 10,880.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,539.59x = 22,811.43 × 10,880.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,539.59x = 248,192,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,192,220.12/16,539.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,005.95

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