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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.23, 22,056.55 and 10,956.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.23, 22,056.55 and 10,956.73 is: 15,103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.23 : 22,056.55 = 10,956.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.23/22,056.55 = 10,956.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.23x = 22,056.55 × 10,956.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.23x = 241,667,663.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,667,663.08/16,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,103.07

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