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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.82, 22,135.95 and 15,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.82, 22,135.95 and 15,073.74 is: 20,758.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.82 : 22,135.95 = 15,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.82/22,135.95 = 15,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.82x = 22,135.95 × 15,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.82x = 333,671,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,671,554.95/16,073.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.70

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