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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.44, 23,090.82 and 15,900.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.44, 23,090.82 and 15,900.68 is: 21,971.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.44 : 23,090.82 = 15,900.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.44/23,090.82 = 15,900.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.44x = 23,090.82 × 15,900.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.44x = 367,159,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,159,739.76/16,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,971.88

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