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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.73, 22,097.94 and 10,044.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.73, 22,097.94 and 10,044.65 is: 13,861.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.73 : 22,097.94 = 10,044.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.73/22,097.94 = 10,044.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.73x = 22,097.94 × 10,044.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.73x = 221,966,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,966,073.02/16,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.85

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