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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.88, 22,385.07 and 15,805.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.88, 22,385.07 and 15,805.96 is: 21,900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.88 : 22,385.07 = 15,805.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.88/22,385.07 = 15,805.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.88x = 22,385.07 × 15,805.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.88x = 353,817,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,817,521.02/16,155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,900.23

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