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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,539.87, 22,834.52 and 10,891.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,539.87, 22,834.52 and 10,891.03 is: 15,035.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,539.87 : 22,834.52 = 10,891.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,539.87/22,834.52 = 10,891.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,539.87x = 22,834.52 × 10,891.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,539.87x = 248,691,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,691,371.66/16,539.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.88

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