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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.88, 22,823.10 and 10,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.88, 22,823.10 and 10,889.44 is: 15,017.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.88 : 22,823.10 = 10,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.88/22,823.10 = 10,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.88x = 22,823.10 × 10,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.88x = 248,530,721.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,530,721.01/16,549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.08

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