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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.40, 22,342.86 and 15,756.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.40, 22,342.86 and 15,756.60 is: 21,804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.40 : 22,342.86 = 15,756.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.40/22,342.86 = 15,756.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.40x = 22,342.86 × 15,756.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.40x = 352,047,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,047,507.88/16,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,804.82

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