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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.06, 22,585.89 and 9,990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.06, 22,585.89 and 9,990.32 is: 13,787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.06 : 22,585.89 = 9,990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.06/22,585.89 = 9,990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.06x = 22,585.89 × 9,990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.06x = 225,640,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,640,155.66/16,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.92

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