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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.93, 22,490.36 and 10,009.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.93, 22,490.36 and 10,009.09 is: 13,812.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.93 : 22,490.36 = 10,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.93/22,490.36 = 10,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.93x = 22,490.36 × 10,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.93x = 225,107,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,107,959.29/16,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.06

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