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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.10, 22,878.36 and 10,910.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.10, 22,878.36 and 10,910.82 is: 15,061.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.10 : 22,878.36 = 10,910.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.10/22,878.36 = 10,910.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.10x = 22,878.36 × 10,910.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.10x = 249,621,667.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,621,667.86/16,573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.86

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