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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,352.64, 22,675.77 and 15,798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,352.64, 22,675.77 and 15,798.60 is: 21,907.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,352.64 : 22,675.77 = 15,798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,352.64/22,675.77 = 15,798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,352.64x = 22,675.77 × 15,798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,352.64x = 358,245,419.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,245,419.92/16,352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.50

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