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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.10, 22,821.90 and 10,483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.10, 22,821.90 and 10,483.36 is: 14,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.10 : 22,821.90 = 10,483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.10/22,821.90 = 10,483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.10x = 22,821.90 × 10,483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.10x = 239,250,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,250,193.58/16,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,461.36

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