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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.58, 22,225.08 and 10,058.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.58, 22,225.08 and 10,058.41 is: 13,881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.58 : 22,225.08 = 10,058.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.58/22,225.08 = 10,058.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.58x = 22,225.08 × 10,058.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.58x = 223,548,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,548,966.92/16,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.08

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