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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,542.61, 22,852.04 and 15,047.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,542.61, 22,852.04 and 15,047.89 is: 20,787.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,542.61 : 22,852.04 = 15,047.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,542.61/22,852.04 = 15,047.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,542.61x = 22,852.04 × 15,047.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,542.61x = 343,874,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,874,851.83/16,542.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.22

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