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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.68, 22,836.60 and 10,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.68, 22,836.60 and 10,172.24 is: 14,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.68 : 22,836.60 = 10,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.68/22,836.60 = 10,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.68x = 22,836.60 × 10,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.68x = 232,299,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,299,375.98/16,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,039.88

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