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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.23, 22,097.25 and 10,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.23, 22,097.25 and 10,044.15 is: 13,861.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.23 : 22,097.25 = 10,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.23/22,097.25 = 10,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.23x = 22,097.25 × 10,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.23x = 221,948,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,948,093.59/16,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.16

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