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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.78, 22,223.81 and 15,575.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.78, 22,223.81 and 15,575.83 is: 21,491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.78 : 22,223.81 = 15,575.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.78/22,223.81 = 15,575.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.78x = 22,223.81 × 15,575.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.78x = 346,154,286.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,154,286.51/16,106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.22

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