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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.27, 22,233.49 and 9,037.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.27, 22,233.49 and 9,037.69 is: 12,471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.27 : 22,233.49 = 9,037.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.27/22,233.49 = 9,037.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.27x = 22,233.49 × 9,037.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.27x = 200,939,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,939,437.12/16,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.98

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