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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.14, 22,861.02 and 15,054.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.14, 22,861.02 and 15,054.42 is: 20,796.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.14 : 22,861.02 = 15,054.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.14/22,861.02 = 15,054.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.14x = 22,861.02 × 15,054.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.14x = 344,159,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,159,396.71/16,549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.21

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