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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.62, 22,854.72 and 11,545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.62, 22,854.72 and 11,545.18 is: 15,905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.62 : 22,854.72 = 11,545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.62/22,854.72 = 11,545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.62x = 22,854.72 × 11,545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.62x = 263,861,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,861,856.25/16,589.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,905.24

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