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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,018.07, 22,105.23 and 9,301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,018.07, 22,105.23 and 9,301.25 is: 12,835.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,018.07 : 22,105.23 = 9,301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,018.07/22,105.23 = 9,301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,018.07x = 22,105.23 × 9,301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,018.07x = 205,606,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,606,270.54/16,018.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.90

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