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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.09, 22,116.42 and 10,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.09, 22,116.42 and 10,366.23 is: 14,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.09 : 22,116.42 = 10,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.09/22,116.42 = 10,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.09x = 22,116.42 × 10,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.09x = 229,263,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,263,896.50/16,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.29

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