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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.49, 22,185.72 and 10,416.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.49, 22,185.72 and 10,416.23 is: 14,361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.49 : 22,185.72 = 10,416.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.49/22,185.72 = 10,416.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.49x = 22,185.72 × 10,416.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.49x = 231,091,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,091,451.31/16,091.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,361.10

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