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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.68, 22,835.88 and 11,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.68, 22,835.88 and 11,236.88 is: 15,508.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.68 : 22,835.88 = 11,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.68/22,835.88 = 11,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.68x = 22,835.88 × 11,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.68x = 256,604,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,604,043.25/16,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,508.82

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