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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.96, 22,821.72 and 15,103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.96, 22,821.72 and 15,103.32 is: 20,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.96 : 22,821.72 = 15,103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.96/22,821.72 = 15,103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.96x = 22,821.72 × 15,103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.96x = 344,683,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,683,740.11/16,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.37

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