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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,438.40, 22,685.15 and 15,182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,438.40, 22,685.15 and 15,182.70 is: 20,952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,438.40 : 22,685.15 = 15,182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,438.40/22,685.15 = 15,182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,438.40x = 22,685.15 × 15,182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,438.40x = 344,421,826.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,421,826.91/16,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.27

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