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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.54, 22,619.94 and 10,018.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.54, 22,619.94 and 10,018.10 is: 13,824.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.54 : 22,619.94 = 10,018.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.54/22,619.94 = 10,018.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.54x = 22,619.94 × 10,018.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.54x = 226,608,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,608,820.91/16,391.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,824.74

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