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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.28, 22,683.60 and 15,875.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.28, 22,683.60 and 15,875.04 is: 21,897.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.28 : 22,683.60 = 15,875.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.28/22,683.60 = 15,875.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.28x = 22,683.60 × 15,875.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.28x = 360,103,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,103,057.34/16,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,897.05

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