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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.88, 22,383.68 and 15,804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.88, 22,383.68 and 15,804.96 is: 21,898.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.88 : 22,383.68 = 15,804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.88/22,383.68 = 15,804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.88x = 22,383.68 × 15,804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.88x = 353,773,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,773,167.05/16,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,898.84

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