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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116.93, 22,241.67 and 9,043.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116.93, 22,241.67 and 9,043.83 is: 12,480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116.93 : 22,241.67 = 9,043.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116.93/22,241.67 = 9,043.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116.93x = 22,241.67 × 9,043.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116.93x = 201,149,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,149,882.40/16,116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.66

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