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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.58, 22,091.01 and 10,698.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.58, 22,091.01 and 10,698.98 is: 14,760.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.58 : 22,091.01 = 10,698.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.58/22,091.01 = 10,698.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.58x = 22,091.01 × 10,698.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.58x = 236,351,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,351,274.17/16,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,760.35

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