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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.23, 22,859.35 and 11,200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.23, 22,859.35 and 11,200.35 is: 15,455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.23 : 22,859.35 = 11,200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.23/22,859.35 = 11,200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.23x = 22,859.35 × 11,200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.23x = 256,032,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,032,778.49/16,566.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.10

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