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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.26, 22,237.83 and 9,041.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.26, 22,237.83 and 9,041.10 is: 12,476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.26 : 22,237.83 = 9,041.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.26/22,237.83 = 9,041.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.26x = 22,237.83 × 9,041.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.26x = 201,054,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,054,444.81/16,114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.80

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