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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.48, 22,879.60 and 10,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.48, 22,879.60 and 10,985.76 is: 15,155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.48 : 22,879.60 = 10,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.48/22,879.60 = 10,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.48x = 22,879.60 × 10,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.48x = 251,349,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,349,794.50/16,584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.72

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