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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.79, 22,239.29 and 9,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.79, 22,239.29 and 9,041.06 is: 12,477.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.79 : 22,239.29 = 9,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.79/22,239.29 = 9,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.79x = 22,239.29 × 9,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.79x = 201,066,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,066,710.04/16,114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.15

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