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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.59, 22,101.97 and 10,355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.59, 22,101.97 and 10,355.73 is: 14,277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.59 : 22,101.97 = 10,355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.59/22,101.97 = 10,355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.59x = 22,101.97 × 10,355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.59x = 228,882,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,882,033.79/16,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,277.83

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