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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.46, 22,831.05 and 11,246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.46, 22,831.05 and 11,246.05 is: 15,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.46 : 22,831.05 = 11,246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.46/22,831.05 = 11,246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.46x = 22,831.05 × 11,246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.46x = 256,759,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,759,129.85/16,560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,504.35

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