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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.57, 22,467.48 and 15,113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.57, 22,467.48 and 15,113.59 is: 20,839.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.57 : 22,467.48 = 15,113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.57/22,467.48 = 15,113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.57x = 22,467.48 × 15,113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.57x = 339,564,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,564,168.21/16,294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.10

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