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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.13, 22,854.12 and 15,049.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.13, 22,854.12 and 15,049.41 is: 20,789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.13 : 22,854.12 = 15,049.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.13/22,854.12 = 15,049.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.13x = 22,854.12 × 15,049.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.13x = 343,941,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,941,022.07/16,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.31

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