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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.59, 22,848.87 and 10,898.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.59, 22,848.87 and 10,898.52 is: 15,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.59 : 22,848.87 = 10,898.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.59/22,848.87 = 10,898.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.59x = 22,848.87 × 10,898.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.59x = 249,018,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,018,866.67/16,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,032.30

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