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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.65, 22,101.83 and 10,361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.65, 22,101.83 and 10,361.22 is: 14,293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.65 : 22,101.83 = 10,361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.65/22,101.83 = 10,361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.65x = 22,101.83 × 10,361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.65x = 229,001,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,001,871.23/16,021.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.28

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