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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.59, 22,877.87 and 11,275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.59, 22,877.87 and 11,275.05 is: 15,569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.59 : 22,877.87 = 11,275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.59/22,877.87 = 11,275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.59x = 22,877.87 × 11,275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.59x = 257,949,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,949,071.77/16,567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.50

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