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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.82, 22,843.77 and 10,179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.82, 22,843.77 and 10,179.97 is: 14,055.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.82 : 22,843.77 = 10,179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.82/22,843.77 = 10,179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.82x = 22,843.77 × 10,179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.82x = 232,548,893.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,548,893.29/16,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,055.69

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