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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.54, 22,864.41 and 11,268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.54, 22,864.41 and 11,268.90 is: 15,550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.54 : 22,864.41 = 11,268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.54/22,864.41 = 11,268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.54x = 22,864.41 × 11,268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.54x = 257,656,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,656,749.85/16,569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.02

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