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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.29, 22,238.64 and 9,040.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.29, 22,238.64 and 9,040.56 is: 12,476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.29 : 22,238.64 = 9,040.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.29/22,238.64 = 9,040.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.29x = 22,238.64 × 9,040.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.29x = 201,049,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,049,759.24/16,114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.49

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