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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.62, 22,850.66 and 15,046.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.62, 22,850.66 and 15,046.90 is: 20,785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.62 : 22,850.66 = 15,046.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.62/22,850.66 = 15,046.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.62x = 22,850.66 × 15,046.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.62x = 343,831,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,831,595.95/16,541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.85

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