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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.08, 22,821.24 and 10,879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.08, 22,821.24 and 10,879.84 is: 15,007.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.08 : 22,821.24 = 10,879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.08/22,821.24 = 10,879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.08x = 22,821.24 × 10,879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.08x = 248,291,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,291,439.80/16,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,007.87

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