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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.04, 22,115.40 and 10,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.04, 22,115.40 and 10,068.26 is: 13,885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.04 : 22,115.40 = 10,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.04/22,115.40 = 10,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.04x = 22,115.40 × 10,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.04x = 222,663,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,663,597.20/16,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.20

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