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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.32, 22,244.66 and 9,045.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.32, 22,244.66 and 9,045.74 is: 12,483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.32 : 22,244.66 = 9,045.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.32/22,244.66 = 9,045.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.32x = 22,244.66 × 9,045.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.32x = 201,219,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,219,254.30/16,119.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.11

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