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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.37, 22,145.07 and 9,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.37, 22,145.07 and 9,244.12 is: 12,754.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.37 : 22,145.07 = 9,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.37/22,145.07 = 9,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.37x = 22,145.07 × 9,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.37x = 204,711,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,711,684.49/16,050.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,754.33

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