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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.44, 23,342.16 and 15,036.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.44, 23,342.16 and 15,036.16 is: 20,747.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.44 : 23,342.16 = 15,036.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.44/23,342.16 = 15,036.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.44x = 23,342.16 × 15,036.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.44x = 350,976,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,976,452.51/16,916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.65

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