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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.62, 22,584.48 and 9,994.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.62, 22,584.48 and 9,994.50 is: 13,788.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.62 : 22,584.48 = 9,994.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.62/22,584.48 = 9,994.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.62x = 22,584.48 × 9,994.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.62x = 225,720,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,720,585.36/16,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,788.99

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