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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.50, 22,088.36 and 10,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.50, 22,088.36 and 10,348.02 is: 14,275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.50 : 22,088.36 = 10,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.50/22,088.36 = 10,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.50x = 22,088.36 × 10,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.50x = 228,570,739.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,570,739.31/16,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,275.42

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