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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,678.36, 22,919.81 and 15,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,678.36, 22,919.81 and 15,907.40 is: 21,860.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,678.36 : 22,919.81 = 15,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,678.36/22,919.81 = 15,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,678.36x = 22,919.81 × 15,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,678.36x = 364,594,585.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,594,585.59/16,678.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,860.34

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