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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.13, 22,089.92 and 10,640.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.13, 22,089.92 and 10,640.97 is: 14,676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.13 : 22,089.92 = 10,640.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.13/22,089.92 = 10,640.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.13x = 22,089.92 × 10,640.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.13x = 235,058,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,058,122.82/16,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,676.34

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