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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.96, 22,093.65 and 10,041.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.96, 22,093.65 and 10,041.64 is: 13,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.96 : 22,093.65 = 10,041.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.96/22,093.65 = 10,041.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.96x = 22,093.65 × 10,041.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.96x = 221,856,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,856,479.59/16,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.60

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