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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.95, 22,564.81 and 11,579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.95, 22,564.81 and 11,579.44 is: 15,979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.95 : 22,564.81 = 11,579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.95/22,564.81 = 11,579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.95x = 22,564.81 × 11,579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.95x = 261,287,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,287,863.51/16,350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,979.98

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