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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.68, 22,198.81 and 16,155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.68, 22,198.81 and 16,155.59 is: 22,102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.68 : 22,198.81 = 16,155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.68/22,198.81 = 16,155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.68x = 22,198.81 × 16,155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.68x = 358,634,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,634,887.96/16,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.92

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