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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.88, 22,159.06 and 10,089.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.88, 22,159.06 and 10,089.37 is: 13,921.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.88 : 22,159.06 = 10,089.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.88/22,159.06 = 10,089.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.88x = 22,159.06 × 10,089.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.88x = 223,570,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,570,955.19/16,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.09

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