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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.10, 22,237.36 and 9,040.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.10, 22,237.36 and 9,040.50 is: 12,475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.10 : 22,237.36 = 9,040.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.10/22,237.36 = 9,040.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.10x = 22,237.36 × 9,040.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.10x = 201,036,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,036,830.48/16,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.84

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