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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.26, 22,093.98 and 10,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.26, 22,093.98 and 10,044.70 is: 13,866.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.26 : 22,093.98 = 10,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.26/22,093.98 = 10,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.26x = 22,093.98 × 10,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.26x = 221,927,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,927,400.91/16,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.77

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