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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.05, 22,706.97 and 15,100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.05, 22,706.97 and 15,100.06 is: 20,823.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.05 : 22,706.97 = 15,100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.05/22,706.97 = 15,100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.05x = 22,706.97 × 15,100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.05x = 342,876,609.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,876,609.42/16,466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.25

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