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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.35, 22,237.70 and 9,040.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.35, 22,237.70 and 9,040.75 is: 12,476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.35 : 22,237.70 = 9,040.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.35/22,237.70 = 9,040.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.35x = 22,237.70 × 9,040.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.35x = 201,045,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,045,486.28/16,114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.18

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