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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.76, 22,893.48 and 11,551.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.76, 22,893.48 and 11,551.32 is: 15,937.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.76 : 22,893.48 = 11,551.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.76/22,893.48 = 11,551.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.76x = 22,893.48 × 11,551.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.76x = 264,449,913.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,449,913.39/16,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,937.67

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