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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.94, 22,214.96 and 15,564.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.94, 22,214.96 and 15,564.06 is: 21,467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.94 : 22,214.96 = 15,564.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.94/22,214.96 = 15,564.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.94x = 22,214.96 × 15,564.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.94x = 345,754,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,754,970.34/16,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,467.54

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