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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.05, 22,450.32 and 9,099.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.05, 22,450.32 and 9,099.93 is: 12,556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.05 : 22,450.32 = 9,099.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.05/22,450.32 = 9,099.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.05x = 22,450.32 × 9,099.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.05x = 204,296,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,296,340.48/16,270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.59

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