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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.92, 22,149.90 and 9,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.92, 22,149.90 and 9,338.52 is: 12,888.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.92 : 22,149.90 = 9,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.92/22,149.90 = 9,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.92x = 22,149.90 × 9,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.92x = 206,847,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,847,284.15/16,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.55

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