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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.92, 22,174.59 and 10,101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.92, 22,174.59 and 10,101.70 is: 13,943.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.92 : 22,174.59 = 10,101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.92/22,174.59 = 10,101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.92x = 22,174.59 × 10,101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.92x = 224,001,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,001,055.80/16,064.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.49

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