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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.96, 22,833.78 and 10,954.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.96, 22,833.78 and 10,954.76 is: 15,121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.96 : 22,833.78 = 10,954.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.96/22,833.78 = 10,954.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.96x = 22,833.78 × 10,954.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.96x = 250,138,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,138,579.79/16,541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.46

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