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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.51, 22,147.83 and 10,091.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.51, 22,147.83 and 10,091.79 is: 13,917.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.51 : 22,147.83 = 10,091.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.51/22,147.83 = 10,091.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.51x = 22,147.83 × 10,091.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.51x = 223,511,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,511,249.32/16,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,917.69

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