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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.97, 22,585.93 and 9,991.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.97, 22,585.93 and 9,991.27 is: 13,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.97 : 22,585.93 = 9,991.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.97/22,585.93 = 9,991.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.97x = 22,585.93 × 9,991.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.97x = 225,662,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,662,124.83/16,366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.65

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