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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.15, 22,141.26 and 9,147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.15, 22,141.26 and 9,147.38 is: 12,622.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.15 : 22,141.26 = 9,147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.15/22,141.26 = 9,147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.15x = 22,141.26 × 9,147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.15x = 202,534,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,534,408.19/16,046.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,622.00

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