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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.18, 22,878.39 and 10,208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.18, 22,878.39 and 10,208.45 is: 14,087.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.18 : 22,878.39 = 10,208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.18/22,878.39 = 10,208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.18x = 22,878.39 × 10,208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.18x = 233,552,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,552,786.00/16,578.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,087.96

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