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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,643.44, 22,998.36 and 15,833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,643.44, 22,998.36 and 15,833.52 is: 21,879.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,643.44 : 22,998.36 = 15,833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,643.44/22,998.36 = 15,833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,643.44x = 22,998.36 × 15,833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,643.44x = 364,144,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,144,993.03/16,643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,879.19

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