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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.32, 22,238.10 and 9,041.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.32, 22,238.10 and 9,041.22 is: 12,477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.32 : 22,238.10 = 9,041.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.32/22,238.10 = 9,041.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.32x = 22,238.10 × 9,041.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.32x = 201,059,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,059,554.48/16,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.07

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