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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.64, 22,509.78 and 15,453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.64, 22,509.78 and 15,453.40 is: 21,294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.64 : 22,509.78 = 15,453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.64/22,509.78 = 15,453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.64x = 22,509.78 × 15,453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.64x = 347,852,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,852,634.25/16,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,294.09

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