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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.28, 22,845.95 and 10,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.28, 22,845.95 and 10,901.25 is: 15,056.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.28 : 22,845.95 = 10,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.28/22,845.95 = 10,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.28x = 22,845.95 × 10,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.28x = 249,049,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,049,398.81/16,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,056.23

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