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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.83, 22,878.42 and 10,911.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.83, 22,878.42 and 10,911.28 is: 15,052.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.83 : 22,878.42 = 10,911.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.83/22,878.42 = 10,911.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.83x = 22,878.42 × 10,911.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.83x = 249,632,846.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,632,846.58/16,583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,052.79

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