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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.39, 22,811.96 and 15,981.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.39, 22,811.96 and 15,981.64 is: 22,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.39 : 22,811.96 = 15,981.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.39/22,811.96 = 15,981.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.39x = 22,811.96 × 15,981.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.39x = 364,572,532.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,572,532.41/16,528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.35

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