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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.27, 22,855.50 and 11,263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.27, 22,855.50 and 11,263.86 is: 15,528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.27 : 22,855.50 = 11,263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.27/22,855.50 = 11,263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.27x = 22,855.50 × 11,263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.27x = 257,441,152.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,441,152.23/16,578.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.83

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