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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.52, 22,104.93 and 9,302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.52, 22,104.93 and 9,302.67 is: 12,835.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.52 : 22,104.93 = 9,302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.52/22,104.93 = 9,302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.52x = 22,104.93 × 9,302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.52x = 205,634,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,634,806.71/16,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.72

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