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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.07, 22,898.73 and 15,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.07, 22,898.73 and 15,396.09 is: 21,267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.07 : 22,898.73 = 15,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.07/22,898.73 = 15,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.07x = 22,898.73 × 15,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.07x = 352,550,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,550,907.97/16,577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.38

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