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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.24, 22,879.84 and 11,562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.24, 22,879.84 and 11,562.88 is: 15,942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.24 : 22,879.84 = 11,562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.24/22,879.84 = 11,562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.24x = 22,879.84 × 11,562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.24x = 264,556,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,556,844.34/16,594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,942.69

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