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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.44, 22,019.60 and 15,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.44, 22,019.60 and 15,502.24 is: 21,256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.44 : 22,019.60 = 15,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.44/22,019.60 = 15,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.44x = 22,019.60 × 15,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.44x = 341,353,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,353,123.90/16,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.93

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