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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.68, 22,089.52 and 10,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.68, 22,089.52 and 10,041.92 is: 13,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.68 : 22,089.52 = 10,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.68/22,089.52 = 10,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.68x = 22,089.52 × 10,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.68x = 221,821,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,821,192.68/16,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.90

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