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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.71, 22,897.55 and 15,245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.71, 22,897.55 and 15,245.11 is: 21,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.71 : 22,897.55 = 15,245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.71/22,897.55 = 15,245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.71x = 22,897.55 × 15,245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.71x = 349,075,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,075,735.22/16,573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.01

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