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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.48, 22,852.92 and 10,189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.48, 22,852.92 and 10,189.56 is: 14,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.48 : 22,852.92 = 10,189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.48/22,852.92 = 10,189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.48x = 22,852.92 × 10,189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.48x = 232,861,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,861,199.52/16,557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,063.81

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