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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.29, 22,241.39 and 9,044.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.29, 22,241.39 and 9,044.01 is: 12,480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.29 : 22,241.39 = 9,044.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.29/22,241.39 = 9,044.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.29x = 22,241.39 × 9,044.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.29x = 201,151,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,151,308.35/16,117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.47

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