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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.14, 22,244.34 and 9,045.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.14, 22,244.34 and 9,045.58 is: 12,482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.14 : 22,244.34 = 9,045.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.14/22,244.34 = 9,045.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.14x = 22,244.34 × 9,045.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.14x = 201,212,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,212,957.02/16,119.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.86

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