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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,548.59, 22,843.53 and 11,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,548.59, 22,843.53 and 11,246.46 is: 15,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,548.59 : 22,843.53 = 11,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,548.59/22,843.53 = 11,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,548.59x = 22,843.53 × 11,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,548.59x = 256,908,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,908,846.40/16,548.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.52

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