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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.48, 22,229.77 and 15,094.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.48, 22,229.77 and 15,094.73 is: 20,837.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.48 : 22,229.77 = 15,094.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.48/22,229.77 = 15,094.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.48x = 22,229.77 × 15,094.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.48x = 335,552,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,552,393.95/16,103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.26

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