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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.53, 22,235.45 and 9,039.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.53, 22,235.45 and 9,039.11 is: 12,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.53 : 22,235.45 = 9,039.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.53/22,235.45 = 9,039.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.53x = 22,235.45 × 9,039.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.53x = 200,988,522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,988,522.08/16,112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.05

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