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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.42, 22,858.36 and 11,190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.42, 22,858.36 and 11,190.10 is: 15,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.42 : 22,858.36 = 11,190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.42/22,858.36 = 11,190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.42x = 22,858.36 × 11,190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.42x = 255,787,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,787,334.24/16,569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,437.32

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