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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.52, 22,171.24 and 10,691.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.52, 22,171.24 and 10,691.88 is: 14,759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.52 : 22,171.24 = 10,691.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.52/22,171.24 = 10,691.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.52x = 22,171.24 × 10,691.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.52x = 237,052,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,052,237.53/16,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,759.94

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