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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.14, 22,859.34 and 11,190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.14, 22,859.34 and 11,190.83 is: 15,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.14 : 22,859.34 = 11,190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.14/22,859.34 = 11,190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.14x = 22,859.34 × 11,190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.14x = 255,814,873.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,814,873.56/16,570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,438.30

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