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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.44, 22,020.97 and 15,503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.44, 22,020.97 and 15,503.24 is: 21,258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.44 : 22,020.97 = 15,503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.44/22,020.97 = 15,503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.44x = 22,020.97 × 15,503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.44x = 341,396,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,396,382.94/16,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,258.30

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