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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.71, 22,773.85 and 15,167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.71, 22,773.85 and 15,167.87 is: 20,966.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.71 : 22,773.85 = 15,167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.71/22,773.85 = 15,167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.71x = 22,773.85 × 15,167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.71x = 345,430,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,430,796.20/16,475.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.06

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