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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.56, 22,794.96 and 11,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.56, 22,794.96 and 11,499.76 is: 15,864.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.56 : 22,794.96 = 11,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.56/22,794.96 = 11,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.56x = 22,794.96 × 11,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.56x = 262,136,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,136,569.21/16,523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,864.41

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