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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.60, 22,121.56 and 9,316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.60, 22,121.56 and 9,316.17 is: 12,855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.60 : 22,121.56 = 9,316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.60/22,121.56 = 9,316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.60x = 22,121.56 × 9,316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.60x = 206,088,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,088,190.33/16,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855.93

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