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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.58, 22,226.46 and 10,059.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.58, 22,226.46 and 10,059.41 is: 13,882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.58 : 22,226.46 = 10,059.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.58/22,226.46 = 10,059.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.58x = 22,226.46 × 10,059.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.58x = 223,585,073.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,585,073.99/16,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.46

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