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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.60, 22,241.64 and 9,403.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.60, 22,241.64 and 9,403.42 is: 12,976.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.60 : 22,241.64 = 9,403.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.60/22,241.64 = 9,403.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.60x = 22,241.64 × 9,403.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.60x = 209,147,482.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,147,482.41/16,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,976.34

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