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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.74, 22,103.46 and 10,048.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.74, 22,103.46 and 10,048.66 is: 13,867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.74 : 22,103.46 = 10,048.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.74/22,103.46 = 10,048.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.74x = 22,103.46 × 10,048.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.74x = 222,110,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,110,154.36/16,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.38

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