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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,118.37, 22,241.36 and 9,405.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,118.37, 22,241.36 and 9,405.63 is: 12,978.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,118.37 : 22,241.36 = 9,405.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,118.37/22,241.36 = 9,405.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,118.37x = 22,241.36 × 9,405.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,118.37x = 209,194,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,194,026.37/16,118.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,978.61

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