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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.08, 22,098.48 and 9,299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.08, 22,098.48 and 9,299.24 is: 12,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.08 : 22,098.48 = 9,299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.08/22,098.48 = 9,299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.08x = 22,098.48 × 9,299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.08x = 205,499,069.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,499,069.16/16,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.40

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