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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.26, 22,713.84 and 15,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.26, 22,713.84 and 15,203.52 is: 20,980.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.26 : 22,713.84 = 15,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.26/22,713.84 = 15,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.26x = 22,713.84 × 15,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.26x = 345,330,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,330,320.72/16,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,980.91

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