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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,561.08, 22,843.89 and 10,887.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,561.08, 22,843.89 and 10,887.03 is: 15,017.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,561.08 : 22,843.89 = 10,887.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,561.08/22,843.89 = 10,887.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,561.08x = 22,843.89 × 10,887.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,561.08x = 248,702,115.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,702,115.75/16,561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.26

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