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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.06, 22,590.03 and 9,993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.06, 22,590.03 and 9,993.30 is: 13,792.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.06 : 22,590.03 = 9,993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.06/22,590.03 = 9,993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.06x = 22,590.03 × 9,993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.06x = 225,748,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,748,946.80/16,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.04

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