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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.36, 22,098.60 and 9,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.36, 22,098.60 and 9,295.92 is: 12,830.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.36 : 22,098.60 = 9,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.36/22,098.60 = 9,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.36x = 22,098.60 × 9,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.36x = 205,426,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,426,817.71/16,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.07

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