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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.67, 22,128.44 and 10,291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.67, 22,128.44 and 10,291.03 is: 14,194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.67 : 22,128.44 = 10,291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.67/22,128.44 = 10,291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.67x = 22,128.44 × 10,291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.67x = 227,724,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,724,410.30/16,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,194.92

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