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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.41, 22,512.58 and 15,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.41, 22,512.58 and 15,116.88 is: 20,843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.41 : 22,512.58 = 15,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.41/22,512.58 = 15,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.41x = 22,512.58 × 15,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.41x = 340,319,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,319,970.35/16,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,843.48

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