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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.02, 22,236.05 and 9,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.02, 22,236.05 and 9,039.44 is: 12,474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.02 : 22,236.05 = 9,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.02/22,236.05 = 9,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.02x = 22,236.05 × 9,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.02x = 201,001,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,001,518.00/16,113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.48

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