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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.06, 22,591.41 and 9,994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.06, 22,591.41 and 9,994.30 is: 13,793.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.06 : 22,591.41 = 9,994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.06/22,591.41 = 9,994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.06x = 22,591.41 × 9,994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.06x = 225,785,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,785,328.96/16,369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.42

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