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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.97, 22,095.75 and 10,045.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.97, 22,095.75 and 10,045.65 is: 13,858.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.97 : 22,095.75 = 10,045.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.97/22,095.75 = 10,045.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.97x = 22,095.75 × 10,045.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.97x = 221,966,170.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,966,170.99/16,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.19

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