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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.42, 22,853.57 and 11,195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.42, 22,853.57 and 11,195.87 is: 15,447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.42 : 22,853.57 = 11,195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.42/22,853.57 = 11,195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.42x = 22,853.57 × 11,195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.42x = 255,865,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,865,428.51/16,563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.62

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