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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.28, 22,832.85 and 10,175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.28, 22,832.85 and 10,175.29 is: 14,042.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.28 : 22,832.85 = 10,175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.28/22,832.85 = 10,175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.28x = 22,832.85 × 10,175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.28x = 232,330,870.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,330,870.28/16,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,042.12

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