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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.33, 22,577.31 and 15,532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.33, 22,577.31 and 15,532.08 is: 21,431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.33 : 22,577.31 = 15,532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.33/22,577.31 = 15,532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.33x = 22,577.31 × 15,532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.33x = 350,672,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,672,585.10/16,362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,431.70

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