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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.07, 22,102.47 and 9,299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.07, 22,102.47 and 9,299.25 is: 12,833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.07 : 22,102.47 = 9,299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.07/22,102.47 = 9,299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.07x = 22,102.47 × 9,299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.07x = 205,536,394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,536,394.15/16,016.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.14

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