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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,074.63, 22,193.82 and 10,027.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,074.63, 22,193.82 and 10,027.22 is: 13,844.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,074.63 : 22,193.82 = 10,027.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,074.63/22,193.82 = 10,027.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,074.63x = 22,193.82 × 10,027.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,074.63x = 222,542,204.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,542,204.81/16,074.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.31

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