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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.19, 22,113.68 and 10,997.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.19, 22,113.68 and 10,997.42 is: 15,160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.19 : 22,113.68 = 10,997.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.19/22,113.68 = 10,997.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.19x = 22,113.68 × 10,997.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.19x = 243,193,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,193,478.33/16,041.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,160.56

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