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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.62, 22,227.10 and 10,058.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.62, 22,227.10 and 10,058.06 is: 13,886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.62 : 22,227.10 = 10,058.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.62/22,227.10 = 10,058.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.62x = 22,227.10 × 10,058.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.62x = 223,561,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,561,490.45/16,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.99

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