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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.54, 22,519.05 and 11,543.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.54, 22,519.05 and 11,543.73 is: 15,925.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.54 : 22,519.05 = 11,543.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.54/22,519.05 = 11,543.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.54x = 22,519.05 × 11,543.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.54x = 259,953,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,953,833.06/16,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,925.09

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