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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.61, 22,854.80 and 15,049.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.61, 22,854.80 and 15,049.89 is: 20,789.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.61 : 22,854.80 = 15,049.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.61/22,854.80 = 15,049.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.61x = 22,854.80 × 15,049.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.61x = 343,962,225.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,962,225.97/16,544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.99

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