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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.80, 22,601.78 and 10,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.80, 22,601.78 and 10,091.40 is: 13,926.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.80 : 22,601.78 = 10,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.80/22,601.78 = 10,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.80x = 22,601.78 × 10,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.80x = 228,083,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,083,602.69/16,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.39

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