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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.47, 22,842.90 and 10,182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.47, 22,842.90 and 10,182.81 is: 14,052.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.47 : 22,842.90 = 10,182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.47/22,842.90 = 10,182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.47x = 22,842.90 × 10,182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.47x = 232,604,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,604,910.55/16,552.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.58

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