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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.67, 22,094.64 and 15,700.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.67, 22,094.64 and 15,700.23 is: 21,621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.67 : 22,094.64 = 15,700.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.67/22,094.64 = 15,700.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.67x = 22,094.64 × 15,700.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.67x = 346,890,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,890,929.77/16,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,621.67

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