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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,469.77, 22,741.38 and 15,210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,469.77, 22,741.38 and 15,210.37 is: 21,002.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,469.77 : 22,741.38 = 15,210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,469.77/22,741.38 = 15,210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,469.77x = 22,741.38 × 15,210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,469.77x = 345,904,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,904,804.11/16,469.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.41

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