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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.32, 22,242.29 and 9,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.32, 22,242.29 and 9,044.27 is: 12,481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.32 : 22,242.29 = 9,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.32/22,242.29 = 9,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.32x = 22,242.29 × 9,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.32x = 201,165,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,165,119.75/16,117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.30

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