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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.24, 22,877.97 and 15,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.24, 22,877.97 and 15,366.23 is: 21,218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.24 : 22,877.97 = 15,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.24/22,877.97 = 15,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.24x = 22,877.97 × 15,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.24x = 351,548,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,548,025.52/16,568.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,218.19

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