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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.67, 22,097.40 and 15,702.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.67, 22,097.40 and 15,702.23 is: 21,624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.67 : 22,097.40 = 15,702.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.67/22,097.40 = 15,702.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.67x = 22,097.40 × 15,702.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.67x = 346,978,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,978,457.20/16,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.43

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