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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.06, 22,833.81 and 11,845.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.06, 22,833.81 and 11,845.14 is: 16,323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.06 : 22,833.81 = 11,845.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.06/22,833.81 = 11,845.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.06x = 22,833.81 × 11,845.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.06x = 270,469,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,469,676.18/16,569.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,323.78

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