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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.27, 22,921.94 and 11,554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.27, 22,921.94 and 11,554.97 is: 15,962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.27 : 22,921.94 = 11,554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.27/22,921.94 = 11,554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.27x = 22,921.94 × 11,554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.27x = 264,862,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,862,156.66/16,593.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,962.02

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