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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.84, 22,835.58 and 10,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.84, 22,835.58 and 10,883.56 is: 15,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.84 : 22,835.58 = 10,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.84/22,835.58 = 10,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.84x = 22,835.58 × 10,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.84x = 248,532,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,532,405.06/16,558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,009.05

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