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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.48, 22,874.08 and 10,981.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.48, 22,874.08 and 10,981.76 is: 15,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.48 : 22,874.08 = 10,981.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.48/22,874.08 = 10,981.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.48x = 22,874.08 × 10,981.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.48x = 251,197,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,197,656.78/16,580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.20

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