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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.59, 22,102.01 and 9,300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.59, 22,102.01 and 9,300.50 is: 12,835.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.59 : 22,102.01 = 9,300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.59/22,102.01 = 9,300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.59x = 22,102.01 × 9,300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.59x = 205,559,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,559,744.01/16,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.78

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