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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.44, 22,085.90 and 10,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.44, 22,085.90 and 10,716.32 is: 14,770.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.44 : 22,085.90 = 10,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.44/22,085.90 = 10,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.44x = 22,085.90 × 10,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.44x = 236,679,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,679,571.89/16,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,770.83

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