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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.72, 22,603.66 and 10,087.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.72, 22,603.66 and 10,087.88 is: 13,923.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.72 : 22,603.66 = 10,087.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.72/22,603.66 = 10,087.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.72x = 22,603.66 × 10,087.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.72x = 228,022,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,022,871.40/16,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,923.60

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