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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.76, 22,102.78 and 10,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.76, 22,102.78 and 10,050.25 is: 13,865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.76 : 22,102.78 = 10,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.76/22,102.78 = 10,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.76x = 22,102.78 × 10,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.76x = 222,138,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,138,464.70/16,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,865.66

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