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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.67, 22,096.02 and 15,701.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.67, 22,096.02 and 15,701.23 is: 21,623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.67 : 22,096.02 = 15,701.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.67/22,096.02 = 15,701.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.67x = 22,096.02 × 15,701.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.67x = 346,934,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,934,692.10/16,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.05

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