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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,414.13, 22,585.88 and 15,954.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,414.13, 22,585.88 and 15,954.86 is: 21,953.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,414.13 : 22,585.88 = 15,954.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,414.13/22,585.88 = 15,954.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,414.13x = 22,585.88 × 15,954.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,414.13x = 360,354,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,354,440.45/16,414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,953.92

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