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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.51, 22,237.70 and 9,040.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.51, 22,237.70 and 9,040.41 is: 12,476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.51 : 22,237.70 = 9,040.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.51/22,237.70 = 9,040.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.51x = 22,237.70 × 9,040.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.51x = 201,037,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,037,880.25/16,113.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.36

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