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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.96, 22,848.32 and 11,540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.96, 22,848.32 and 11,540.51 is: 15,898.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.96 : 22,848.32 = 11,540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.96/22,848.32 = 11,540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.96x = 22,848.32 × 11,540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.96x = 263,681,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,681,093.50/16,584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,898.81

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