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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.54, 22,854.23 and 11,196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.54, 22,854.23 and 11,196.65 is: 15,449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.54 : 22,854.23 = 11,196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.54/22,854.23 = 11,196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.54x = 22,854.23 × 11,196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.54x = 255,890,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,890,828.90/16,562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.97

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