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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.04, 22,205.60 and 10,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.04, 22,205.60 and 10,502 is: 14,492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.04 : 22,205.60 = 10,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.04/22,205.60 = 10,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.04x = 22,205.60 × 10,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.04x = 233,203,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,203,211.20/16,091.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,492.74

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