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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.81, 22,097.48 and 10,286.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.81, 22,097.48 and 10,286.69 is: 14,180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.81 : 22,097.48 = 10,286.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.81/22,097.48 = 10,286.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.81x = 22,097.48 × 10,286.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.81x = 227,309,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,309,764.62/16,029.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.44

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