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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.02, 22,241.40 and 9,043.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.02, 22,241.40 and 9,043.29 is: 12,479.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.02 : 22,241.40 = 9,043.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.02/22,241.40 = 9,043.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.02x = 22,241.40 × 9,043.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.02x = 201,135,430.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,135,430.21/16,117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.69

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