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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,118.19, 22,243.41 and 9,405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,118.19, 22,243.41 and 9,405.72 is: 12,980.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,118.19 : 22,243.41 = 9,405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,118.19/22,243.41 = 9,405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,118.19x = 22,243.41 × 9,405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,118.19x = 209,215,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,215,286.31/16,118.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.07

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