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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.70, 22,807.95 and 11,229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.70, 22,807.95 and 11,229.29 is: 15,481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.70 : 22,807.95 = 11,229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.70/22,807.95 = 11,229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.70x = 22,807.95 × 11,229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.70x = 256,117,014.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,117,014.24/16,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,481.24

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