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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.81, 22,095.59 and 10,340.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.81, 22,095.59 and 10,340.91 is: 14,278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.81 : 22,095.59 = 10,340.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.81/22,095.59 = 10,340.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.81x = 22,095.59 × 10,340.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.81x = 228,488,455.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,488,455.88/16,002.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,278.02

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