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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.07, 22,101.34 and 9,300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.07, 22,101.34 and 9,300.71 is: 12,837.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.07 : 22,101.34 = 9,300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.07/22,101.34 = 9,300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.07x = 22,101.34 × 9,300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.07x = 205,558,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,558,153.95/16,012.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.70

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