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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.73, 22,095.18 and 10,042.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.73, 22,095.18 and 10,042.65 is: 13,859.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.73 : 22,095.18 = 10,042.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.73/22,095.18 = 10,042.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.73x = 22,095.18 × 10,042.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.73x = 221,894,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,894,159.43/16,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,859.09

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