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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.91, 22,585.74 and 10,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.91, 22,585.74 and 10,004.16 is: 13,805.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.91 : 22,585.74 = 10,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.91/22,585.74 = 10,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.91x = 22,585.74 × 10,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.91x = 225,951,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,951,276.81/16,366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,805.37

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