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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.62, 22,828.47 and 11,504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.62, 22,828.47 and 11,504.76 is: 15,881.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.62 : 22,828.47 = 11,504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.62/22,828.47 = 11,504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.62x = 22,828.47 × 11,504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.62x = 262,636,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,636,068.52/16,537.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,881.13

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