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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.15, 23,313.39 and 16,337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.15, 23,313.39 and 16,337.65 is: 22,548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.15 : 23,313.39 = 16,337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.15/23,313.39 = 16,337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.15x = 23,313.39 × 16,337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.15x = 380,886,068.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,886,068.15/16,892.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,548.12

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