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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.04, 22,318.13 and 15,337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.04, 22,318.13 and 15,337.35 is: 21,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.04 : 22,318.13 = 15,337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.04/22,318.13 = 15,337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.04x = 22,318.13 × 15,337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.04x = 342,301,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,301,009.50/16,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,006.45

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