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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.53, 22,098.96 and 10,044.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.53, 22,098.96 and 10,044.45 is: 13,862.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.53 : 22,098.96 = 10,044.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.53/22,098.96 = 10,044.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.53x = 22,098.96 × 10,044.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.53x = 221,971,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,971,898.77/16,012.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.39

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