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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.68, 22,098.65 and 9,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.68, 22,098.65 and 9,303.08 is: 12,838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.68 : 22,098.65 = 9,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.68/22,098.65 = 9,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.68x = 22,098.65 × 9,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.68x = 205,585,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,585,351.83/16,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.11

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