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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.28, 22,066.43 and 10,033.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.28, 22,066.43 and 10,033.94 is: 13,832.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.28 : 22,066.43 = 10,033.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.28/22,066.43 = 10,033.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.28x = 22,066.43 × 10,033.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.28x = 221,413,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,413,239.63/16,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.90

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