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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.03, 22,858.10 and 11,198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.03, 22,858.10 and 11,198.45 is: 15,443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.03 : 22,858.10 = 11,198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.03/22,858.10 = 11,198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.03x = 22,858.10 × 11,198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.03x = 255,975,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,975,333.09/16,575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,443.43

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