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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.74, 22,106.66 and 10,358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.74, 22,106.66 and 10,358.52 is: 14,285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.74 : 22,106.66 = 10,358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.74/22,106.66 = 10,358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.74x = 22,106.66 × 10,358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.74x = 228,992,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,992,227.95/16,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.47

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