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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.92, 22,562.44 and 15,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.92, 22,562.44 and 15,346.96 is: 21,180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.92 : 22,562.44 = 15,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.92/22,562.44 = 15,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.92x = 22,562.44 × 15,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.92x = 346,264,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,264,864.18/16,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,180.97

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