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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.26, 22,705.56 and 15,197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.26, 22,705.56 and 15,197.49 is: 20,972.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.26 : 22,705.56 = 15,197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.26/22,705.56 = 15,197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.26x = 22,705.56 × 15,197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.26x = 345,067,521.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,067,521.04/16,453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.59

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