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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.60, 22,853.64 and 10,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.60, 22,853.64 and 10,974.16 is: 15,148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.60 : 22,853.64 = 10,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.60/22,853.64 = 10,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.60x = 22,853.64 × 10,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.60x = 250,799,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,799,501.94/16,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.92

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