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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.05, 22,137.65 and 10,071.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.05, 22,137.65 and 10,071.01 is: 13,902.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.05 : 22,137.65 = 10,071.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.05/22,137.65 = 10,071.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.05x = 22,137.65 × 10,071.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.05x = 222,948,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,948,504.00/16,036.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.96

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