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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.81, 22,762.07 and 15,225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.81, 22,762.07 and 15,225.35 is: 21,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.81 : 22,762.07 = 15,225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.81/22,762.07 = 15,225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.81x = 22,762.07 × 15,225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.81x = 346,560,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,560,292.54/16,484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.01

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