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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.44, 22,973.52 and 15,815.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.44, 22,973.52 and 15,815.52 is: 21,854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.44 : 22,973.52 = 15,815.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.44/22,973.52 = 15,815.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.44x = 22,973.52 × 15,815.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.44x = 363,338,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,338,165.03/16,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,854.35

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