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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.60, 22,240.80 and 9,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.60, 22,240.80 and 9,042.72 is: 12,478.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.60 : 22,240.80 = 9,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.60/22,240.80 = 9,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.60x = 22,240.80 × 9,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.60x = 201,117,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,117,326.98/16,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.12

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