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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.07, 22,099.96 and 9,299.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.07, 22,099.96 and 9,299.71 is: 12,836.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.07 : 22,099.96 = 9,299.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.07/22,099.96 = 9,299.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.07x = 22,099.96 × 9,299.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.07x = 205,523,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,523,108.51/16,011.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,836.32

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