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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.77, 22,099.11 and 9,299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.77, 22,099.11 and 9,299.30 is: 12,832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.77 : 22,099.11 = 9,299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.77/22,099.11 = 9,299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.77x = 22,099.11 × 9,299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.77x = 205,506,143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,506,143.13/16,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.29

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