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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.28, 22,112.99 and 10,066.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.28, 22,112.99 and 10,066.51 is: 13,882.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.28 : 22,112.99 = 10,066.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.28/22,112.99 = 10,066.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.28x = 22,112.99 × 10,066.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.28x = 222,600,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,600,584.63/16,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.79

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