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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.63, 22,823.87 and 10,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.63, 22,823.87 and 10,484.76 is: 14,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.63 : 22,823.87 = 10,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.63/22,823.87 = 10,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.63x = 22,823.87 × 10,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.63x = 239,302,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,302,746.80/16,545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,463.20

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