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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.35, 22,122.92 and 10,644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.35, 22,122.92 and 10,644.35 is: 14,689.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.35 : 22,122.92 = 10,644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.35/22,122.92 = 10,644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.35x = 22,122.92 × 10,644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.35x = 235,484,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,484,103.50/16,030.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,689.89

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