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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.97, 22,192.38 and 15,098.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.97, 22,192.38 and 15,098.67 is: 20,818.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.97 : 22,192.38 = 15,098.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.97/22,192.38 = 15,098.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.97x = 22,192.38 × 15,098.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.97x = 335,075,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,075,422.13/16,094.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,818.64

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