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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.11, 22,375.60 and 9,043.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.11, 22,375.60 and 9,043.79 is: 12,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.11 : 22,375.60 = 9,043.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.11/22,375.60 = 9,043.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.11x = 22,375.60 × 9,043.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.11x = 202,360,093.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,360,093.04/16,214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.50

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