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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.76, 22,333.68 and 15,443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.76, 22,333.68 and 15,443.04 is: 21,314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.76 : 22,333.68 = 15,443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.76/22,333.68 = 15,443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.76x = 22,333.68 × 15,443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.76x = 344,899,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,899,913.59/16,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.12

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