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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.50, 22,903.83 and 10,940.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.50, 22,903.83 and 10,940.46 is: 15,081.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.50 : 22,903.83 = 10,940.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.50/22,903.83 = 10,940.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.50x = 22,903.83 × 10,940.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.50x = 250,578,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,578,435.96/16,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,081.00

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