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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.08, 22,115.88 and 10,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.08, 22,115.88 and 10,060.88 is: 13,885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.08 : 22,115.88 = 10,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.08/22,115.88 = 10,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.08x = 22,115.88 × 10,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.08x = 222,505,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,505,214.77/16,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.68

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