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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.96, 22,837.92 and 10,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.96, 22,837.92 and 10,957.76 is: 15,125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.96 : 22,837.92 = 10,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.96/22,837.92 = 10,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.96x = 22,837.92 × 10,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.96x = 250,252,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,252,446.26/16,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.60

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