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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.70, 22,293.26 and 15,207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.70, 22,293.26 and 15,207.90 is: 20,870.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.70 : 22,293.26 = 15,207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.70/22,293.26 = 15,207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.70x = 22,293.26 × 15,207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.70x = 339,033,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,033,592.71/16,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,870.41

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