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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.54, 22,855.61 and 11,197.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.54, 22,855.61 and 11,197.65 is: 15,451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.54 : 22,855.61 = 11,197.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.54/22,855.61 = 11,197.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.54x = 22,855.61 × 11,197.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.54x = 255,929,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,929,121.32/16,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.35

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