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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.09, 22,491.96 and 10,010.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.09, 22,491.96 and 10,010.25 is: 13,813.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.09 : 22,491.96 = 10,010.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.09/22,491.96 = 10,010.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.09x = 22,491.96 × 10,010.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.09x = 225,149,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,149,980.08/16,299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.66

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