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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,490.69, 22,760.58 and 15,162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,490.69, 22,760.58 and 15,162.29 is: 20,927.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,490.69 : 22,760.58 = 15,162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,490.69/22,760.58 = 15,162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,490.69x = 22,760.58 × 15,162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,490.69x = 345,102,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,102,514.53/16,490.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.11

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