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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.14, 22,690.53 and 15,088.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.14, 22,690.53 and 15,088.17 is: 20,806.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.14 : 22,690.53 = 15,088.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.14/22,690.53 = 15,088.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.14x = 22,690.53 × 15,088.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.14x = 342,358,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,358,659.12/16,454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.84

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