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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.21, 22,099.53 and 9,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.21, 22,099.53 and 9,303.76 is: 12,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.21 : 22,099.53 = 9,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.21/22,099.53 = 9,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.21x = 22,099.53 × 9,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.21x = 205,608,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,608,785.75/16,014.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.15

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