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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,315.70, 22,483.41 and 11,586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,315.70, 22,483.41 and 11,586.74 is: 15,966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,315.70 : 22,483.41 = 11,586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,315.70/22,483.41 = 11,586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,315.70x = 22,483.41 × 11,586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,315.70x = 260,509,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,509,425.98/16,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.79

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