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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.24, 22,090.50 and 10,349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.24, 22,090.50 and 10,349.10 is: 14,278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.24 : 22,090.50 = 10,349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.24/22,090.50 = 10,349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.24x = 22,090.50 × 10,349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.24x = 228,616,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,616,793.55/16,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,278.52

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