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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,530.44, 22,827.57 and 11,508.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,530.44, 22,827.57 and 11,508.39 is: 15,892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,530.44 : 22,827.57 = 11,508.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,530.44/22,827.57 = 11,508.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,530.44x = 22,827.57 × 11,508.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,530.44x = 262,708,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,708,578.49/16,530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.42

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