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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.97, 22,220.73 and 9,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.97, 22,220.73 and 9,389.52 is: 12,959.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.97 : 22,220.73 = 9,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.97/22,220.73 = 9,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.97x = 22,220.73 × 9,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.97x = 208,641,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,641,988.75/16,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.16

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