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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.01, 22,237.27 and 9,040.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.01, 22,237.27 and 9,040.28 is: 12,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.01 : 22,237.27 = 9,040.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.01/22,237.27 = 9,040.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.01x = 22,237.27 × 9,040.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.01x = 201,031,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,031,013.45/16,114.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.55

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