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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.63, 22,123.11 and 9,659.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.63, 22,123.11 and 9,659.22 is: 13,330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.63 : 22,123.11 = 9,659.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.63/22,123.11 = 9,659.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.63x = 22,123.11 × 9,659.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.63x = 213,691,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,691,986.57/16,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.23

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