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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,118.13, 22,242.96 and 9,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,118.13, 22,242.96 and 9,044.54 is: 12,481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,118.13 : 22,242.96 = 9,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,118.13/22,242.96 = 9,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,118.13x = 22,242.96 × 9,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,118.13x = 201,177,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,177,230.22/16,118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.42

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