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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,082.15, 22,204.19 and 10,041.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,082.15, 22,204.19 and 10,041.59 is: 13,864.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,082.15 : 22,204.19 = 10,041.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,082.15/22,204.19 = 10,041.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,082.15x = 22,204.19 × 10,041.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,082.15x = 222,965,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,965,261.24/16,082.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.15

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