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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.72, 22,606.56 and 10,093.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.72, 22,606.56 and 10,093.50 is: 13,929.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.72 : 22,606.56 = 10,093.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.72/22,606.56 = 10,093.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.72x = 22,606.56 × 10,093.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.72x = 228,179,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,179,313.36/16,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,929.75

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