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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.59, 22,825.13 and 10,485.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.59, 22,825.13 and 10,485.70 is: 14,464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.59 : 22,825.13 = 10,485.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.59/22,825.13 = 10,485.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.59x = 22,825.13 × 10,485.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.59x = 239,337,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,337,356.15/16,546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,464.45

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