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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.69, 22,238.34 and 9,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.69, 22,238.34 and 9,040.66 is: 12,476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.69 : 22,238.34 = 9,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.69/22,238.34 = 9,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.69x = 22,238.34 × 9,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.69x = 201,049,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,049,270.90/16,114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.15

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