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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,102.51, 22,210.22 and 15,560.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,102.51, 22,210.22 and 15,560.62 is: 21,462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,102.51 : 22,210.22 = 15,560.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,102.51/22,210.22 = 15,560.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,102.51x = 22,210.22 × 15,560.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,102.51x = 345,604,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,604,689.38/16,102.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,462.79

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