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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,468.02, 22,738.97 and 15,208.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,468.02, 22,738.97 and 15,208.61 is: 20,999.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,468.02 : 22,738.97 = 15,208.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,468.02/22,738.97 = 15,208.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,468.02x = 22,738.97 × 15,208.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,468.02x = 345,828,050.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,828,050.49/16,468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.98

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