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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.70, 22,823.13 and 11,240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.70, 22,823.13 and 11,240.29 is: 15,496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.70 : 22,823.13 = 11,240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.70/22,823.13 = 11,240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.70x = 22,823.13 × 11,240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.70x = 256,538,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,538,543.71/16,554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,496.42

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