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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.02, 22,564.90 and 11,579.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.02, 22,564.90 and 11,579.51 is: 15,980.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.02 : 22,564.90 = 11,579.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.02/22,564.90 = 11,579.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.02x = 22,564.90 × 11,579.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.02x = 261,290,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,290,314.48/16,351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,980.07

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