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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,485.68, 22,763.26 and 15,226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,485.68, 22,763.26 and 15,226.22 is: 21,024.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,485.68 : 22,763.26 = 15,226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,485.68/22,763.26 = 15,226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,485.68x = 22,763.26 × 15,226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,485.68x = 346,598,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,598,404.68/16,485.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.21

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