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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.41, 22,233.89 and 9,037.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.41, 22,233.89 and 9,037.98 is: 12,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.41 : 22,233.89 = 9,037.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.41/22,233.89 = 9,037.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.41x = 22,233.89 × 9,037.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.41x = 200,949,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,949,475.74/16,111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.50

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