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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.64, 22,863.09 and 15,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.64, 22,863.09 and 15,055.92 is: 20,798.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.64 : 22,863.09 = 15,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.64/22,863.09 = 15,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.64x = 22,863.09 × 15,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.64x = 344,224,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,224,853.99/16,550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,798.28

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