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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.51, 22,854.47 and 11,263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.51, 22,854.47 and 11,263.10 is: 15,527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.51 : 22,854.47 = 11,263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.51/22,854.47 = 11,263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.51x = 22,854.47 × 11,263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.51x = 257,412,010.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,412,010.47/16,577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,527.79

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