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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.96, 22,839.30 and 10,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.96, 22,839.30 and 10,958.76 is: 15,126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.96 : 22,839.30 = 10,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.96/22,839.30 = 10,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.96x = 22,839.30 × 10,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.96x = 250,290,407.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,290,407.27/16,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.98

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