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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.19, 22,239.04 and 9,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.19, 22,239.04 and 9,041.16 is: 12,476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.19 : 22,239.04 = 9,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.19/22,239.04 = 9,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.19x = 22,239.04 × 9,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.19x = 201,066,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,066,718.89/16,115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.84

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