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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.03, 22,376.99 and 9,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.03, 22,376.99 and 9,044.74 is: 12,481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.03 : 22,376.99 = 9,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.03/22,376.99 = 9,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.03x = 22,376.99 × 9,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.03x = 202,394,107.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,394,107.12/16,215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.88

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