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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.80, 22,140.72 and 10,075.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.80, 22,140.72 and 10,075.80 is: 13,913.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.80 : 22,140.72 = 10,075.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.80/22,140.72 = 10,075.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.80x = 22,140.72 × 10,075.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.80x = 223,085,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,085,466.58/16,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.45

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