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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.87, 22,141.62 and 9,241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.87, 22,141.62 and 9,241.61 is: 12,750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.87 : 22,141.62 = 9,241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.87/22,141.62 = 9,241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.87x = 22,141.62 × 9,241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.87x = 204,624,318.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,624,318.91/16,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.87

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