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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.70, 22,889.43 and 11,270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.70, 22,889.43 and 11,270.58 is: 15,561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.70 : 22,889.43 = 11,270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.70/22,889.43 = 11,270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.70x = 22,889.43 × 11,270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.70x = 257,977,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,977,151.97/16,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,561.70

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