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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.39, 22,676.81 and 15,799.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.39, 22,676.81 and 15,799.35 is: 21,908.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.39 : 22,676.81 = 15,799.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.39/22,676.81 = 15,799.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.39x = 22,676.81 × 15,799.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.39x = 358,278,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,278,897.57/16,353.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,908.54

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