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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.16, 22,105.00 and 15,707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.16, 22,105.00 and 15,707.72 is: 21,632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.16 : 22,105.00 = 15,707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.16/22,105.00 = 15,707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.16x = 22,105.00 × 15,707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.16x = 347,219,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,219,225.50/16,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.03

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