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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.80, 22,287.66 and 15,572.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.80, 22,287.66 and 15,572.66 is: 21,619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.80 : 22,287.66 = 15,572.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.80/22,287.66 = 15,572.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.80x = 22,287.66 × 15,572.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.80x = 347,077,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,077,981.54/16,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.68

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