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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.76, 22,706.25 and 15,197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.76, 22,706.25 and 15,197.99 is: 20,973.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.76 : 22,706.25 = 15,197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.76/22,706.25 = 15,197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.76x = 22,706.25 × 15,197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.76x = 345,089,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,089,360.44/16,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.28

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