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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.32, 22,930.44 and 15,337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.32, 22,930.44 and 15,337.04 is: 21,121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.32 : 22,930.44 = 15,337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.32/22,930.44 = 15,337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.32x = 22,930.44 × 15,337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.32x = 351,685,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,685,075.50/16,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,121.82

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