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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,428.38, 22,714.36 and 15,693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,428.38, 22,714.36 and 15,693.98 is: 21,698.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,428.38 : 22,714.36 = 15,693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,428.38/22,714.36 = 15,693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,428.38x = 22,714.36 × 15,693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,428.38x = 356,478,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,478,558.75/16,428.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.95

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