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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.60, 22,243.56 and 9,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.60, 22,243.56 and 9,044.72 is: 12,480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.60 : 22,243.56 = 9,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.60/22,243.56 = 9,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.60x = 22,243.56 × 9,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.60x = 201,186,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,186,772.00/16,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.88

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