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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116.57, 22,242.90 and 9,042.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116.57, 22,242.90 and 9,042.95 is: 12,480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116.57 : 22,242.90 = 9,042.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116.57/22,242.90 = 9,042.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116.57x = 22,242.90 × 9,042.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116.57x = 201,141,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,141,432.56/16,116.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.41

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