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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146.56, 22,273.23 and 15,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146.56, 22,273.23 and 15,004.88 is: 20,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146.56 : 22,273.23 = 15,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146.56/22,273.23 = 15,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146.56x = 22,273.23 × 15,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146.56x = 334,207,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,207,143.36/16,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,698.35

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