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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.85, 22,493.01 and 10,011.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.85, 22,493.01 and 10,011.01 is: 13,814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.85 : 22,493.01 = 10,011.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.85/22,493.01 = 10,011.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.85x = 22,493.01 × 10,011.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.85x = 225,177,748.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,177,748.04/16,299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.71

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