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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.07, 22,004.37 and 15,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.07, 22,004.37 and 15,346.02 is: 21,064.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.07 : 22,004.37 = 15,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.07/22,004.37 = 15,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.07x = 22,004.37 × 15,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.07x = 337,679,502.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,679,502.11/16,031.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.07

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