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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.81, 22,161.74 and 10,091.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.81, 22,161.74 and 10,091.30 is: 13,923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.81 : 22,161.74 = 10,091.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.81/22,161.74 = 10,091.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.81x = 22,161.74 × 10,091.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.81x = 223,640,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,640,605.60/16,061.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.75

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