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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.93, 22,377.57 and 16,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.93, 22,377.57 and 16,026.68 is: 21,972.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.93 : 22,377.57 = 16,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.93/22,377.57 = 16,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.93x = 22,377.57 × 16,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.93x = 358,638,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,638,149.41/16,321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,972.78

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