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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.18, 22,099.34 and 9,303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.18, 22,099.34 and 9,303.58 is: 12,838.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.18 : 22,099.34 = 9,303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.18/22,099.34 = 9,303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.18x = 22,099.34 × 9,303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.18x = 205,602,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,602,820.62/16,014.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.80

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