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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.59, 22,847.49 and 10,897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.59, 22,847.49 and 10,897.52 is: 15,030.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.59 : 22,847.49 = 10,897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.59/22,847.49 = 10,897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.59x = 22,847.49 × 10,897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.59x = 248,981,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,981,051.58/16,564.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,030.92

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