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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.82, 22,241.87 and 9,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.82, 22,241.87 and 9,042.20 is: 12,479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.82 : 22,241.87 = 9,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.82/22,241.87 = 9,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.82x = 22,241.87 × 9,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.82x = 201,115,280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,115,280.49/16,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.37

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