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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.81, 22,231.98 and 9,037.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.81, 22,231.98 and 9,037.71 is: 12,471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.81 : 22,231.98 = 9,037.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.81/22,231.98 = 9,037.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.81x = 22,231.98 × 9,037.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.81x = 200,926,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,926,187.97/16,110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.51

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