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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.48, 22,894.70 and 11,563.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.48, 22,894.70 and 11,563.71 is: 15,949.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.48 : 22,894.70 = 11,563.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.48/22,894.70 = 11,563.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.48x = 22,894.70 × 11,563.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.48x = 264,747,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,747,613.52/16,599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,949.15

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