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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.05, 22,233.42 and 9,037.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.05, 22,233.42 and 9,037.32 is: 12,471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.05 : 22,233.42 = 9,037.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.05/22,233.42 = 9,037.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.05x = 22,233.42 × 9,037.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.05x = 200,930,531.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,930,531.23/16,111.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.60

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