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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.30, 22,759.99 and 15,223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.30, 22,759.99 and 15,223.85 is: 21,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.30 : 22,759.99 = 15,223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.30/22,759.99 = 15,223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.30x = 22,759.99 × 15,223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.30x = 346,494,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,494,607.25/16,483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.95

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