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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.49, 22,484.93 and 10,009.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.49, 22,484.93 and 10,009.89 is: 13,811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.49 : 22,484.93 = 10,009.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.49/22,484.93 = 10,009.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.49x = 22,484.93 × 10,009.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.49x = 225,071,625.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,071,625.91/16,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,811.90

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