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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.96, 22,832.40 and 10,953.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.96, 22,832.40 and 10,953.76 is: 15,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.96 : 22,832.40 = 10,953.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.96/22,832.40 = 10,953.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.96x = 22,832.40 × 10,953.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.96x = 250,100,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,100,629.82/16,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.08

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