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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.54, 23,918.08 and 15,303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.54, 23,918.08 and 15,303.62 is: 22,844.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.54 : 23,918.08 = 15,303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.54/23,918.08 = 15,303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.54x = 23,918.08 × 15,303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.54x = 366,033,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,033,207.45/16,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,844.89

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