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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.08, 22,577.66 and 9,998.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.08, 22,577.66 and 9,998.31 is: 13,797.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.08 : 22,577.66 = 9,998.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.08/22,577.66 = 9,998.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.08x = 22,577.66 × 9,998.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.08x = 225,738,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,738,393.76/16,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,797.28

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