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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.93, 22,111.28 and 10,056.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.93, 22,111.28 and 10,056.42 is: 13,874.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.93 : 22,111.28 = 10,056.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.93/22,111.28 = 10,056.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.93x = 22,111.28 × 10,056.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.93x = 222,360,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,360,318.42/16,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,874.17

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