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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.17, 22,823.57 and 10,880.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.17, 22,823.57 and 10,880.97 is: 15,011.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.17 : 22,823.57 = 10,880.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.17/22,823.57 = 10,880.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.17x = 22,823.57 × 10,880.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.17x = 248,342,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,342,526.06/16,543.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.79

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