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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.03, 22,834.35 and 11,516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.03, 22,834.35 and 11,516.06 is: 15,871.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.03 : 22,834.35 = 11,516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.03/22,834.35 = 11,516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.03x = 22,834.35 × 11,516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.03x = 262,961,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,961,630.49/16,568.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,871.63

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