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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.82, 22,242.57 and 9,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.82, 22,242.57 and 9,044.90 is: 12,481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.82 : 22,242.57 = 9,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.82/22,242.57 = 9,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.82x = 22,242.57 × 9,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.82x = 201,181,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,181,821.39/16,117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.95

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