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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.44, 22,078.88 and 10,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.44, 22,078.88 and 10,035.36 is: 13,845.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.44 : 22,078.88 = 10,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.44/22,078.88 = 10,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.44x = 22,078.88 × 10,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.44x = 221,569,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,569,509.20/16,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.12

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