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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.51, 22,151.97 and 10,394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.51, 22,151.97 and 10,394.07 is: 14,339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.51 : 22,151.97 = 10,394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.51/22,151.97 = 10,394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.51x = 22,151.97 × 10,394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.51x = 230,249,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,249,126.82/16,057.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,339.03

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