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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.64, 22,667.43 and 15,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.64, 22,667.43 and 15,792.60 is: 21,899.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.64 : 22,667.43 = 15,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.64/22,667.43 = 15,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.64x = 22,667.43 × 15,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.64x = 357,977,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,977,655.02/16,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,899.16

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