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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.51, 22,878.45 and 11,556.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.51, 22,878.45 and 11,556.27 is: 15,944.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.51 : 22,878.45 = 11,556.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.51/22,878.45 = 11,556.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.51x = 22,878.45 × 11,556.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.51x = 264,389,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,389,545.38/16,581.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.84

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