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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.58, 22,092.39 and 10,699.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.58, 22,092.39 and 10,699.98 is: 14,761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.58 : 22,092.39 = 10,699.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.58/22,092.39 = 10,699.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.58x = 22,092.39 × 10,699.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.58x = 236,388,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,388,131.15/16,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,761.73

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