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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.78, 22,096.14 and 9,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.78, 22,096.14 and 9,298.40 is: 12,832.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.78 : 22,096.14 = 9,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.78/22,096.14 = 9,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.78x = 22,096.14 × 9,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.78x = 205,458,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,458,748.18/16,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.53

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