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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.74, 22,848.01 and 11,540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.74, 22,848.01 and 11,540.28 is: 15,898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.74 : 22,848.01 = 11,540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.74/22,848.01 = 11,540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.74x = 22,848.01 × 11,540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.74x = 263,672,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,672,432.84/16,584.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,898.50

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