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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.82, 22,864.63 and 10,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.82, 22,864.63 and 10,901.28 is: 15,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.82 : 22,864.63 = 10,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.82/22,864.63 = 10,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.82x = 22,864.63 × 10,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.82x = 249,253,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,253,812.66/16,573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,039.01

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