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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.71, 22,872.30 and 11,536.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.71, 22,872.30 and 11,536.95 is: 15,914.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.71 : 22,872.30 = 11,536.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.71/22,872.30 = 11,536.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.71x = 22,872.30 × 11,536.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.71x = 263,876,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,876,581.49/16,580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,914.67

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