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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.80, 22,093.62 and 10,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.80, 22,093.62 and 10,042.40 is: 13,854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.80 : 22,093.62 = 10,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.80/22,093.62 = 10,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.80x = 22,093.62 × 10,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.80x = 221,872,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,872,969.49/16,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.25

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