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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.41, 22,947.29 and 15,879.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.41, 22,947.29 and 15,879.05 is: 21,915.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.41 : 22,947.29 = 15,879.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.41/22,947.29 = 15,879.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.41x = 22,947.29 × 15,879.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.41x = 364,381,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,381,090.24/16,626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,915.81

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