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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.29, 22,214.61 and 15,104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.29, 22,214.61 and 15,104.43 is: 20,935.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.29 : 22,214.61 = 15,104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.29/22,214.61 = 15,104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.29x = 22,214.61 × 15,104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.29x = 335,539,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,539,021.72/16,027.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,935.48

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