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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.48, 22,822.15 and 10,166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.48, 22,822.15 and 10,166.65 is: 14,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.48 : 22,822.15 = 10,166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.48/22,822.15 = 10,166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.48x = 22,822.15 × 10,166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.48x = 232,024,811.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,024,811.30/16,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,024.30

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