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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.03, 22,096.68 and 9,298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.03, 22,096.68 and 9,298.13 is: 12,830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.03 : 22,096.68 = 9,298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.03/22,096.68 = 9,298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.03x = 22,096.68 × 9,298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.03x = 205,457,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,457,803.21/16,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.66

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