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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.21, 22,853.33 and 11,195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.21, 22,853.33 and 11,195.66 is: 15,447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.21 : 22,853.33 = 11,195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.21/22,853.33 = 11,195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.21x = 22,853.33 × 11,195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.21x = 255,857,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,857,942.30/16,563.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.36

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