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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.48, 22,231.15 and 15,095.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.48, 22,231.15 and 15,095.73 is: 20,838.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.48 : 22,231.15 = 15,095.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.48/22,231.15 = 15,095.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.48x = 22,231.15 × 15,095.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.48x = 335,595,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,595,437.99/16,104.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,838.64

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