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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.57, 22,232.97 and 9,037.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.57, 22,232.97 and 9,037.52 is: 12,471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.57 : 22,232.97 = 9,037.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.57/22,232.97 = 9,037.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.57x = 22,232.97 × 9,037.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.57x = 200,930,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,930,799.87/16,110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.99

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