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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.63, 22,233.69 and 9,037.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.63, 22,233.69 and 9,037.51 is: 12,472.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.63 : 22,233.69 = 9,037.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.63/22,233.69 = 9,037.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.63x = 22,233.69 × 9,037.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.63x = 200,937,140.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,937,140.13/16,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.33

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