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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.04, 22,111.68 and 10,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.04, 22,111.68 and 10,049.44 is: 13,862.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.04 : 22,111.68 = 10,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.04/22,111.68 = 10,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.04x = 22,111.68 × 10,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.04x = 222,210,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,210,001.46/16,029.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.96

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