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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.30, 22,245.07 and 9,046.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.30, 22,245.07 and 9,046.15 is: 12,483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.30 : 22,245.07 = 9,046.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.30/22,245.07 = 9,046.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.30x = 22,245.07 × 9,046.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.30x = 201,232,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,232,194.75/16,119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.93

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