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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.03, 22,095.30 and 9,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.03, 22,095.30 and 9,297.13 is: 12,829.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.03 : 22,095.30 = 9,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.03/22,095.30 = 9,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.03x = 22,095.30 × 9,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.03x = 205,422,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,422,876.49/16,012.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.28

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