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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,548.96, 22,854.72 and 15,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,548.96, 22,854.72 and 15,127.44 is: 20,891.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,548.96 : 22,854.72 = 15,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,548.96/22,854.72 = 15,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,548.96x = 22,854.72 × 15,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,548.96x = 345,733,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,733,405.52/16,548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.55

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