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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.43, 22,883.51 and 11,275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.43, 22,883.51 and 11,275.47 is: 15,564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.43 : 22,883.51 = 11,275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.43/22,883.51 = 11,275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.43x = 22,883.51 × 11,275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.43x = 258,022,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,022,358.69/16,577.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,564.68

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