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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.14, 22,806.09 and 15,977.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.14, 22,806.09 and 15,977.39 is: 22,051.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.14 : 22,806.09 = 15,977.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.14/22,806.09 = 15,977.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.14x = 22,806.09 × 15,977.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.14x = 364,381,680.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,381,680.27/16,524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,051.48

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