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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,018.36, 22,107.96 and 9,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,018.36, 22,107.96 and 9,308.32 is: 12,847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,018.36 : 22,107.96 = 9,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,018.36/22,107.96 = 9,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,018.36x = 22,107.96 × 9,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,018.36x = 205,787,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,787,966.23/16,018.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,847.01

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