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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.84, 22,876.83 and 11,274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.84, 22,876.83 and 11,274.30 is: 15,568.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.84 : 22,876.83 = 11,274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.84/22,876.83 = 11,274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.84x = 22,876.83 × 11,274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.84x = 257,920,244.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,920,244.47/16,566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,568.46

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