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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.84, 22,076.38 and 10,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.84, 22,076.38 and 10,023.10 is: 13,828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.84 : 22,076.38 = 10,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.84/22,076.38 = 10,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.84x = 22,076.38 × 10,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.84x = 221,273,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,273,764.38/16,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.02

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