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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.84, 22,845.34 and 11,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.84, 22,845.34 and 11,194.59 is: 15,430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.84 : 22,845.34 = 11,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.84/22,845.34 = 11,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.84x = 22,845.34 × 11,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.84x = 255,744,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,744,214.71/16,573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,430.60

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