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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.83, 22,705.10 and 9,990.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.83, 22,705.10 and 9,990.63 is: 13,787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.83 : 22,705.10 = 9,990.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.83/22,705.10 = 9,990.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.83x = 22,705.10 × 9,990.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.83x = 226,838,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,838,203.26/16,452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.19

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