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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.26, 22,097.04 and 9,297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.26, 22,097.04 and 9,297.79 is: 12,830.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.26 : 22,097.04 = 9,297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.26/22,097.04 = 9,297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.26x = 22,097.04 × 9,297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.26x = 205,453,547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,453,547.43/16,013.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.21

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