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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.18, 22,581.94 and 10,001.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.18, 22,581.94 and 10,001.41 is: 13,801.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.18 : 22,581.94 = 10,001.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.18/22,581.94 = 10,001.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.18x = 22,581.94 × 10,001.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.18x = 225,851,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,851,240.54/16,364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.56

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