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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.49, 22,847.66 and 11,540.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.49, 22,847.66 and 11,540.05 is: 15,898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.49 : 22,847.66 = 11,540.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.49/22,847.66 = 11,540.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.49x = 22,847.66 × 11,540.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.49x = 263,663,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,663,023.96/16,584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,898.17

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