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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.84, 22,204.98 and 10,039.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.84, 22,204.98 and 10,039.92 is: 13,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.84 : 22,204.98 = 10,039.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.84/22,204.98 = 10,039.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.84x = 22,204.98 × 10,039.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.84x = 222,936,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,936,222.80/16,086.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.30

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