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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.96, 22,236.80 and 9,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.96, 22,236.80 and 9,040 is: 12,475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.96 : 22,236.80 = 9,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.96/22,236.80 = 9,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.96x = 22,236.80 × 9,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.96x = 201,020,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,020,672/16,112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.71

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