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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,118.19, 22,244.49 and 9,046.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,118.19, 22,244.49 and 9,046.08 is: 12,484.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,118.19 : 22,244.49 = 9,046.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,118.19/22,244.49 = 9,046.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,118.19x = 22,244.49 × 9,046.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,118.19x = 201,225,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,225,436.10/16,118.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.37

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