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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,574.10, 22,879.74 and 10,911.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,574.10, 22,879.74 and 10,911.82 is: 15,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,574.10 : 22,879.74 = 10,911.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,574.10/22,879.74 = 10,911.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,574.10x = 22,879.74 × 10,911.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,574.10x = 249,659,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,659,604.53/16,574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.24

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