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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.49, 22,776.03 and 15,250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.49, 22,776.03 and 15,250.97 is: 21,041.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.49 : 22,776.03 = 15,250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.49/22,776.03 = 15,250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.49x = 22,776.03 × 15,250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.49x = 347,356,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,356,436.37/16,508.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.08

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