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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.66, 22,594.47 and 10,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.66, 22,594.47 and 10,086.14 is: 13,918.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.66 : 22,594.47 = 10,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.66/22,594.47 = 10,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.66x = 22,594.47 × 10,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.66x = 227,890,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,890,987.65/16,373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.15

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