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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.08, 22,241.58 and 9,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.08, 22,241.58 and 9,044.12 is: 12,480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.08 : 22,241.58 = 9,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.08/22,241.58 = 9,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.08x = 22,241.58 × 9,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.08x = 201,155,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,155,518.51/16,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.89

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