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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.66, 22,865.31 and 10,901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.66, 22,865.31 and 10,901.38 is: 15,048.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.66 : 22,865.31 = 10,901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.66/22,865.31 = 10,901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.66x = 22,865.31 × 10,901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.66x = 249,263,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,263,291.55/16,563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.81

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