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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.32, 22,912.94 and 15,902.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.32, 22,912.94 and 15,902.38 is: 21,853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.32 : 22,912.94 = 15,902.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.32/22,912.94 = 15,902.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.32x = 22,912.94 × 15,902.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.32x = 364,370,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,370,278.80/16,673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.49

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