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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.83, 22,870.14 and 10,905.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.83, 22,870.14 and 10,905.28 is: 15,044.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.83 : 22,870.14 = 10,905.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.83/22,870.14 = 10,905.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.83x = 22,870.14 × 10,905.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.83x = 249,405,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,405,280.34/16,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.51

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