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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.70, 22,244.64 and 9,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.70, 22,244.64 and 9,044.54 is: 12,482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.70 : 22,244.64 = 9,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.70/22,244.64 = 9,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.70x = 22,244.64 × 9,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.70x = 201,192,536.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,192,536.27/16,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.71

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