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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.06, 22,598.31 and 9,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.06, 22,598.31 and 9,999.30 is: 13,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.06 : 22,598.31 = 9,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.06/22,598.31 = 9,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.06x = 22,598.31 × 9,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.06x = 225,967,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,967,281.18/16,374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.32

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