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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.34, 22,116.81 and 10,366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.34, 22,116.81 and 10,366.48 is: 14,292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.34 : 22,116.81 = 10,366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.34/22,116.81 = 10,366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.34x = 22,116.81 × 10,366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.34x = 229,273,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,273,468.53/16,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.66

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