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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.31, 22,094.46 and 15,153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.31, 22,094.46 and 15,153.53 is: 20,933.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.31 : 22,094.46 = 15,153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.31/22,094.46 = 15,153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.31x = 22,094.46 × 15,153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.31x = 334,808,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,808,951.97/15,994.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.01

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