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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.99, 22,293.83 and 15,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.99, 22,293.83 and 15,141.14 is: 20,901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.99 : 22,293.83 = 15,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.99/22,293.83 = 15,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.99x = 22,293.83 × 15,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.99x = 337,553,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,553,813.99/16,149.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.18

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