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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011, 22,088.52 and 10,636.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011, 22,088.52 and 10,636.02 is: 14,673.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011 : 22,088.52 = 10,636.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011/22,088.52 = 10,636.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011x = 22,088.52 × 10,636.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011x = 234,933,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,933,940.49/16,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,673.28

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