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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.92, 22,954.32 and 15,101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.92, 22,954.32 and 15,101.28 is: 20,786.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.92 : 22,954.32 = 15,101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.92/22,954.32 = 15,101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.92x = 22,954.32 × 15,101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.92x = 346,639,613.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,639,613.53/16,675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.84

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