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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.68, 22,100.02 and 9,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.68, 22,100.02 and 9,304.08 is: 12,839.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.68 : 22,100.02 = 9,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.68/22,100.02 = 9,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.68x = 22,100.02 × 9,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.68x = 205,620,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,620,354.08/16,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.49

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