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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.26, 22,092.60 and 10,043.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.26, 22,092.60 and 10,043.70 is: 13,865.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.26 : 22,092.60 = 10,043.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.26/22,092.60 = 10,043.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.26x = 22,092.60 × 10,043.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.26x = 221,891,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,891,446.62/16,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,865.39

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