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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.66, 22,593.09 and 10,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.66, 22,593.09 and 10,085.14 is: 13,916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.66 : 22,593.09 = 10,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.66/22,593.09 = 10,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.66x = 22,593.09 × 10,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.66x = 227,854,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,854,475.68/16,372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.77

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