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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.74, 22,838.92 and 11,254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.74, 22,838.92 and 11,254.33 is: 15,513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.74 : 22,838.92 = 11,254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.74/22,838.92 = 11,254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.74x = 22,838.92 × 11,254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.74x = 257,036,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,036,742.52/16,568.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,513.35

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