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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.33, 22,093.42 and 10,700.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.33, 22,093.42 and 10,700.73 is: 14,762.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.33 : 22,093.42 = 10,700.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.33/22,093.42 = 10,700.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.33x = 22,093.42 × 10,700.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.33x = 236,415,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,415,722.20/16,014.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,762.76

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