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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.12, 22,849.97 and 15,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.12, 22,849.97 and 15,046.40 is: 20,785.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.12 : 22,849.97 = 15,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.12/22,849.97 = 15,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.12x = 22,849.97 × 15,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.12x = 343,809,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,809,599.13/16,541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.15

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