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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.64, 22,865.86 and 15,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.64, 22,865.86 and 15,057.92 is: 20,801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.64 : 22,865.86 = 15,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.64/22,865.86 = 15,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.64x = 22,865.86 × 15,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.64x = 344,312,290.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,312,290.61/16,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.05

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