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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.27, 22,848.45 and 10,186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.27, 22,848.45 and 10,186.26 is: 14,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.27 : 22,848.45 = 10,186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.27/22,848.45 = 10,186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.27x = 22,848.45 × 10,186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.27x = 232,740,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,740,252.30/16,554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.23

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