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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.76, 22,846.37 and 10,184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.76, 22,846.37 and 10,184.76 is: 14,057.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.76 : 22,846.37 = 10,184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.76/22,846.37 = 10,184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.76x = 22,846.37 × 10,184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.76x = 232,684,744.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,684,744.40/16,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.16

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