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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.33, 22,569.03 and 15,526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.33, 22,569.03 and 15,526.08 is: 21,423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.33 : 22,569.03 = 15,526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.33/22,569.03 = 15,526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.33x = 22,569.03 × 15,526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.33x = 350,408,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,408,565.30/16,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.42

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