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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.55, 22,583.81 and 9,988.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.55, 22,583.81 and 9,988.81 is: 13,785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.55 : 22,583.81 = 9,988.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.55/22,583.81 = 9,988.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.55x = 22,583.81 × 9,988.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.55x = 225,585,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,585,355.68/16,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.84

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