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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.67, 22,760.51 and 15,224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.67, 22,760.51 and 15,224.23 is: 21,021.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.67 : 22,760.51 = 15,224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.67/22,760.51 = 15,224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.67x = 22,760.51 × 15,224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.67x = 346,511,049.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,511,049.23/16,483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.47

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