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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.07, 22,912.61 and 15,902.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.07, 22,912.61 and 15,902.13 is: 21,853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.07 : 22,912.61 = 15,902.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.07/22,912.61 = 15,902.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.07x = 22,912.61 × 15,902.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.07x = 364,359,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,359,223.35/16,673.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.16

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