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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.56, 22,370.16 and 15,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.56, 22,370.16 and 15,676.64 is: 21,622.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.56 : 22,370.16 = 15,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.56/22,370.16 = 15,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.56x = 22,370.16 × 15,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.56x = 350,688,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,688,945.06/16,218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,622.69

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