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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.51, 22,096.08 and 9,297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.51, 22,096.08 and 9,297.42 is: 12,830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.51 : 22,096.08 = 9,297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.51/22,096.08 = 9,297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.51x = 22,096.08 × 9,297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.51x = 205,436,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,436,536.11/16,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.55

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