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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116.44, 22,240.71 and 9,042.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116.44, 22,240.71 and 9,042.84 is: 12,479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116.44 : 22,240.71 = 9,042.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116.44/22,240.71 = 9,042.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116.44x = 22,240.71 × 9,042.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116.44x = 201,119,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,119,182.02/16,116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.14

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