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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.82, 22,809.50 and 11,230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.82, 22,809.50 and 11,230.41 is: 15,482.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.82 : 22,809.50 = 11,230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.82/22,809.50 = 11,230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.82x = 22,809.50 × 11,230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.82x = 256,160,108.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,160,108.39/16,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,482.79

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