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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.94, 22,107.33 and 10,358.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.94, 22,107.33 and 10,358.01 is: 14,296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.94 : 22,107.33 = 10,358.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.94/22,107.33 = 10,358.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.94x = 22,107.33 × 10,358.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.94x = 228,987,945.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,987,945.21/16,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,296.61

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