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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.59, 22,106.10 and 10,358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.59, 22,106.10 and 10,358.73 is: 14,281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.59 : 22,106.10 = 10,358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.59/22,106.10 = 10,358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.59x = 22,106.10 × 10,358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.59x = 228,991,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,991,121.25/16,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,281.96

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