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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.61, 22,845.08 and 11,538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.61, 22,845.08 and 11,538.16 is: 15,895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.61 : 22,845.08 = 11,538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.61/22,845.08 = 11,538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.61x = 22,845.08 × 11,538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.61x = 263,590,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,590,159.99/16,582.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,895.57

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