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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.03, 22,101.30 and 9,299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.03, 22,101.30 and 9,299.66 is: 12,834.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.03 : 22,101.30 = 9,299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.03/22,101.30 = 9,299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.03x = 22,101.30 × 9,299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.03x = 205,534,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,534,465.05/16,014.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.65

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