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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.58, 22,223.70 and 10,057.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.58, 22,223.70 and 10,057.41 is: 13,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.58 : 22,223.70 = 10,057.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.58/22,223.70 = 10,057.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.58x = 22,223.70 × 10,057.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.58x = 223,512,862.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,512,862.62/16,103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.70

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