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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.36, 22,729.56 and 15,704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.36, 22,729.56 and 15,704.96 is: 21,714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.36 : 22,729.56 = 15,704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.36/22,729.56 = 15,704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.36x = 22,729.56 × 15,704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.36x = 356,966,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,966,830.62/16,439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,714.16

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