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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.08, 22,832.69 and 10,887.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.08, 22,832.69 and 10,887.75 is: 15,019.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.08 : 22,832.69 = 10,887.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.08/22,832.69 = 10,887.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.08x = 22,832.69 × 10,887.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.08x = 248,596,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,596,566.11/16,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,019.05

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