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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.77, 22,232.94 and 9,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.77, 22,232.94 and 9,037.20 is: 12,471.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.77 : 22,232.94 = 9,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.77/22,232.94 = 9,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.77x = 22,232.94 × 9,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.77x = 200,923,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,923,450.80/16,110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.37

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