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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590, 22,895.28 and 11,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590, 22,895.28 and 11,002.08 is: 15,183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590 : 22,895.28 = 11,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590/22,895.28 = 11,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590x = 22,895.28 × 11,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590x = 251,895,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,895,702.18/16,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.59

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