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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.56, 22,241.06 and 9,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.56, 22,241.06 and 9,045.04 is: 12,481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.56 : 22,241.06 = 9,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.56/22,241.06 = 9,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.56x = 22,241.06 × 9,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.56x = 201,171,277.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,171,277.34/16,117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.50

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