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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,443.63, 22,694.14 and 15,926.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,443.63, 22,694.14 and 15,926.95 is: 21,981.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,443.63 : 22,694.14 = 15,926.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,443.63/22,694.14 = 15,926.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,443.63x = 22,694.14 × 15,926.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,443.63x = 361,448,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,448,481.35/16,443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,981.06

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