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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.07, 22,107.99 and 9,303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.07, 22,107.99 and 9,303.25 is: 12,838.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.07 : 22,107.99 = 9,303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.07/22,107.99 = 9,303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.07x = 22,107.99 × 9,303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.07x = 205,676,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,676,157.97/16,020.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.66

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