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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.44, 22,096.74 and 10,995.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.44, 22,096.74 and 10,995.99 is: 15,162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.44 : 22,096.74 = 10,995.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.44/22,096.74 = 10,995.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.44x = 22,096.74 × 10,995.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.44x = 242,975,532.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,975,532.07/16,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.81

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