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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.78, 22,162.34 and 10,090.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.78, 22,162.34 and 10,090.33 is: 13,926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.78 : 22,162.34 = 10,090.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.78/22,162.34 = 10,090.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.78x = 22,162.34 × 10,090.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.78x = 223,625,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,625,324.17/16,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.29

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