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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.04, 22,414.74 and 9,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.04, 22,414.74 and 9,072.24 is: 12,518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.04 : 22,414.74 = 9,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.04/22,414.74 = 9,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.04x = 22,414.74 × 9,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.04x = 203,351,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,351,900.82/16,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,518.55

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