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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.51, 22,855.84 and 11,264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.51, 22,855.84 and 11,264.10 is: 15,529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.51 : 22,855.84 = 11,264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.51/22,855.84 = 11,264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.51x = 22,855.84 × 11,264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.51x = 257,450,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,450,467.34/16,578.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.17

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