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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.49, 22,099.37 and 10,707.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.49, 22,099.37 and 10,707.99 is: 14,769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.49 : 22,099.37 = 10,707.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.49/22,099.37 = 10,707.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.49x = 22,099.37 × 10,707.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.49x = 236,639,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,639,779.43/16,022.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,769.23

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