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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.73, 22,227.04 and 10,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.73, 22,227.04 and 10,058.18 is: 13,887.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.73 : 22,227.04 = 10,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.73/22,227.04 = 10,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.73x = 22,227.04 × 10,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.73x = 223,563,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,563,470.62/16,098.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.02

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