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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.16, 22,615.82 and 10,101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.16, 22,615.82 and 10,101.64 is: 13,939.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.16 : 22,615.82 = 10,101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.16/22,615.82 = 10,101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.16x = 22,615.82 × 10,101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.16x = 228,456,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,456,871.94/16,389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,939.51

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