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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.95, 22,563.43 and 11,578.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.95, 22,563.43 and 11,578.44 is: 15,978.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.95 : 22,563.43 = 11,578.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.95/22,563.43 = 11,578.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.95x = 22,563.43 × 11,578.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.95x = 261,249,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,249,376.12/16,349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,978.60

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