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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.44, 22,018.23 and 15,501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.44, 22,018.23 and 15,501.24 is: 21,255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.44 : 22,018.23 = 15,501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.44/22,018.23 = 15,501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.44x = 22,018.23 × 15,501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.44x = 341,309,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,309,867.61/16,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,255.56

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