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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.71, 22,828.64 and 11,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.71, 22,828.64 and 11,244.30 is: 15,501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.71 : 22,828.64 = 11,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.71/22,828.64 = 11,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.71x = 22,828.64 × 11,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.71x = 256,692,020.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,692,020.53/16,558.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,501.93

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