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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.61, 22,571.10 and 11,584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.61, 22,571.10 and 11,584.08 is: 15,986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.61 : 22,571.10 = 11,584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.61/22,571.10 = 11,584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.61x = 22,571.10 × 11,584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.61x = 261,465,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,465,428.09/16,355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,986.28

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