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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,118.14, 22,242.96 and 9,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,118.14, 22,242.96 and 9,044.58 is: 12,481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,118.14 : 22,242.96 = 9,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,118.14/22,242.96 = 9,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,118.14x = 22,242.96 × 9,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,118.14x = 201,178,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,178,231.16/16,118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.48

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