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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.43, 22,335.64 and 15,349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.43, 22,335.64 and 15,349.94 is: 21,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.43 : 22,335.64 = 15,349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.43/22,335.64 = 15,349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.43x = 22,335.64 × 15,349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.43x = 342,850,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,850,710.74/16,307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.20

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