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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.99, 22,173.94 and 10,097.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.99, 22,173.94 and 10,097.43 is: 13,932.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.99 : 22,173.94 = 10,097.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.99/22,173.94 = 10,097.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.99x = 22,173.94 × 10,097.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.99x = 223,899,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,899,806.97/16,069.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.79

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