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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.81, 22,865.63 and 11,204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.81, 22,865.63 and 11,204.93 is: 15,461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.81 : 22,865.63 = 11,204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.81/22,865.63 = 11,204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.81x = 22,865.63 × 11,204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.81x = 256,207,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,207,784.70/16,570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.39

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