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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.60, 22,114.87 and 10,069.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.60, 22,114.87 and 10,069.27 is: 13,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.60 : 22,114.87 = 10,069.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.60/22,114.87 = 10,069.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.60x = 22,114.87 × 10,069.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.60x = 222,680,597.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,680,597.04/16,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.45

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