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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,120, 22,248.03 and 9,836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,120, 22,248.03 and 9,836.02 is: 13,575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,120 : 22,248.03 = 9,836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,120/22,248.03 = 9,836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,120x = 22,248.03 × 9,836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,120x = 218,832,068.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,832,068.04/16,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.19

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