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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.08, 22,144.32 and 9,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.08, 22,144.32 and 9,335.88 is: 12,882.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.08 : 22,144.32 = 9,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.08/22,144.32 = 9,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.08x = 22,144.32 × 9,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.08x = 206,736,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,736,714.20/16,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,882.33

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