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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.74, 22,092.57 and 10,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.74, 22,092.57 and 10,350.60 is: 14,280.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.74 : 22,092.57 = 10,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.74/22,092.57 = 10,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.74x = 22,092.57 × 10,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.74x = 228,671,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,671,355.04/16,012.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.59

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