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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.57, 22,176.86 and 10,099.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.57, 22,176.86 and 10,099.03 is: 13,937.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.57 : 22,176.86 = 10,099.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.57/22,176.86 = 10,099.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.57x = 22,176.86 × 10,099.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.57x = 223,964,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,964,774.45/16,069.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,937.20

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