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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.71, 22,607.24 and 10,009.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.71, 22,607.24 and 10,009.35 is: 13,813.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.71 : 22,607.24 = 10,009.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.71/22,607.24 = 10,009.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.71x = 22,607.24 × 10,009.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.71x = 226,283,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,283,727.65/16,381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.19

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