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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.02, 22,410.66 and 9,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.02, 22,410.66 and 9,070.30 is: 12,516.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.02 : 22,410.66 = 9,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.02/22,410.66 = 9,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.02x = 22,410.66 × 9,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.02x = 203,271,409.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,271,409.40/16,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.70

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