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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.07, 22,243.59 and 9,043.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.07, 22,243.59 and 9,043.45 is: 12,481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.07 : 22,243.59 = 9,043.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.07/22,243.59 = 9,043.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.07x = 22,243.59 × 9,043.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.07x = 201,158,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,158,793.99/16,117.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.10

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