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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.04, 22,377.51 and 9,045.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.04, 22,377.51 and 9,045.21 is: 12,481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.04 : 22,377.51 = 9,045.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.04/22,377.51 = 9,045.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.04x = 22,377.51 × 9,045.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.04x = 202,409,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,409,277.23/16,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.27

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