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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.98, 22,879.88 and 11,205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.98, 22,879.88 and 11,205.69 is: 15,458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.98 : 22,879.88 = 11,205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.98/22,879.88 = 11,205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.98x = 22,879.88 × 11,205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.98x = 256,384,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,384,870.53/16,584.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,458.86

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