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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.84, 22,843.97 and 11,193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.84, 22,843.97 and 11,193.59 is: 15,429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.84 : 22,843.97 = 11,193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.84/22,843.97 = 11,193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.84x = 22,843.97 × 11,193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.84x = 255,706,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,706,045.79/16,572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,429.22

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