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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.08, 22,095.90 and 9,297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.08, 22,095.90 and 9,297.18 is: 12,829.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.08 : 22,095.90 = 9,297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.08/22,095.90 = 9,297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.08x = 22,095.90 × 9,297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.08x = 205,429,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,429,559.56/16,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.66

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