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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.48, 22,876.84 and 10,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.48, 22,876.84 and 10,983.76 is: 15,152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.48 : 22,876.84 = 10,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.48/22,876.84 = 10,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.48x = 22,876.84 × 10,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.48x = 251,273,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,273,720.12/16,582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.96

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