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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.97, 22,085.99 and 10,029.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.97, 22,085.99 and 10,029.33 is: 13,842.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.97 : 22,085.99 = 10,029.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.97/22,085.99 = 10,029.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.97x = 22,085.99 × 10,029.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.97x = 221,507,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,507,631.94/16,001.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842.52

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