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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.54, 22,171.70 and 10,699.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.54, 22,171.70 and 10,699.34 is: 14,746.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.54 : 22,171.70 = 10,699.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.54/22,171.70 = 10,699.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.54x = 22,171.70 × 10,699.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.54x = 237,222,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,222,392.32/16,086.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,746.64

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