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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.94, 22,227.38 and 15,573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.94, 22,227.38 and 15,573.06 is: 21,479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.94 : 22,227.38 = 15,573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.94/22,227.38 = 15,573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.94x = 22,227.38 × 15,573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.94x = 346,148,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,148,322.38/16,114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,479.96

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