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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.08, 22,101.24 and 9,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.08, 22,101.24 and 9,301.24 is: 12,835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.08 : 22,101.24 = 9,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.08/22,101.24 = 9,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.08x = 22,101.24 × 9,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.08x = 205,568,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,568,937.54/16,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.16

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